Fifth Generation

27. Betty Jane ACKLEY⁴⁸ was born on 4 Jan 1926 in Okmulgee, Okmulgee , Oklahoma.^21,51 She appeared in the census in 1930 in Oklahoma. She was living in Dec 2003 in Dallas, Dallas , Texas.⁶⁰ She died on 1 May 2004 in Dallas, Dallas , Texas.⁵¹ Her Obituary appeared in the Dallas Morning News on 5 May 2004 in Dallas, Dallas , Texas BARRETT, BETTY JANE ACKLEY passed away on May 1, 2004 to be with our Lord and her beloved husband, Jean, who preceded her by his death in December 2000. Born to Clara and Levi Ackley in Okmulgee, Oklahoma on January 4, 1926, a special birthday shared with her grandson, Bonner, Betty was true to the crimson and cream of Oklahoma University where she met her husband Jean. The tall, dark and handsome Texan brought her to the Lone Star State when he began his career in the oil business. For 10 years they moved with the business from Ft. Worth to Oklahoma City, to Midland and Van before settling in Dallas in 1961 where they raised their three children, Jean M. Barrett, Jr., Gregory Ackley Barrett and Michele Barrett McDermett. No one was more surprised than Betty to be living in the same house for 43 years. But what a home it was. Betty hosted every group she belonged to and every friend she knew with a huge smile, open arms and lots of love and good food. Her friends in the Bible Study, Canterbury Book Club, Garden Key Study Club and Chi Omega Alumnae will all miss their dear friend. We will remember and appreciate Mom for her unconditional love, generosity, love of life, enthusiasm for everything her children and grandchildren participated in from birth until now and for her often outspoken behavior. Her grandchildren, John Barrett, Dallas; Jenny Barrett, Dallas; Austin Barrett, Boston; Blake Barrett, Boston; Bonner McDermett, Dallas and Megan McDermett, Dallas will remember "Grammy" for her love, humor and fine cooking, especially her fried chicken, mashed potatoes, chocolate pie and Belgian waffles. In addition to her immediate family, Betty is survived by her sister, Mary Stover, Tulsa and two nieces, Kathleen Law, Plano and Vicki Crocker, Tulsa. We are very grateful for the loving care she received during the last few weeks of her life. And especially for her dear friends, Jean Lewis and Mary Gratz, who were a constant source of love and support throughout her recovery and final days. Betty fought courageously to restore her strength but was unable to overcome the debilitating effects of a major stroke she suffered on December 13, 2003. Those wishing to honor Betty's memory are asked to contribute to: Make a Wish Foundation of North Texas, 5005 LBJ Fwy, Ste. 410 Dallas, TX 75244 ph: 972/450-9474. Memorial Service for Betty J. Ackley Barrett, Wednesday, May 5, 2004,10 a.m. Lovers Lane United Methodist Church, Wesley Chapel, 9200 Inwood Road, Dallas, Texas, Rev. Barbara Marcum Officiating. Restland 972-238-7111 restlandfuneralhome.com.
She was cremated Location of ashes is unknown.

Betty Jane ACKLEY and Jean M BARRETT were married.^60,61 Jean M BARRETT was born on 31 Aug 1927.³⁰ He died on 18 Dec 2000 in Dallas, Dallas , Texas.^30,62 His Social Security Number was 467-26-4608 TX. Betty Jane ACKLEY and Jean M BARRETT had the following children:

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