Betty Lavern George, 81 of Brownwood, passed away Saturday, December 5th. Graveside service will he held on Saturday, December 12th, beginning 2:00 p.m. at the Eastlawn Memorial Park in Early. Services are under the direction of Heartland Funeral Home. Family condolences may be extended online by visiting heartlandfuneralhome.net
Ms. George was born February 13 1934 in Indian Creek to Herman and Ruby (McMullen) Hinesly. Following graduation, she met and married Thomas George in February 1952. After living in Wisconsin for 4 years, the couple returned to Texas for the remainder of their life.
Betty was employed 21 years with the Texas Youth Commission before retiring in 1994. She was a member of the Woodland Heights Baptist Church.
Ms. George is survived by her children, Tommy George and wife, Ann of Waco; Gary George and wife, Vicki of Brownwood; and Terry George and wife, Donna, also of Brownwood. Betty is also survived by her sisters Peggy Hitchcock and husband, Gene, of Brownwood and Maxine Modawell and husband, Richard of Early; 12 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews as well as a host of life-long friends.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas, her daughter, Laura Christopher, and her parents.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials are made to the Corinne T. Smith Animal Shelter, 3016 Milam Drive, Brownwood, 76801 or their favorite charity.
