Betty Sue Shinsato's Obituary
Shinsato, Betty
Born October 29, 1933 in New Hope, Alabama and passed away July 19, 2020 in Frisco, Texas.
Preceded in death by parents Arnold Branum of Owens Crossroads, AL and Hybernia Branum of Grant, AL; stepmother Loma Branum; brother Eugene Branum; husband George of Waipahu, HI and son Scott.
Survived by daughter, Suzy and her husband Ed Smola; sons, Stanley Shinsato and his wife Kari, Shane Shinsato and his wife Jennifer; grandchildren; Luke Shinsato , Sarah Shinsato, Zachary Shinsato, Sam Smola, Sean Smola, Brandon Guillen and Madison Shinsato; numerous nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends on July 22, 2020 from 4-6 PM at Restland Funeral Home.
Service will be held on July 23, 2020 at 11:00 AM/PM at the Church of Christ on McDermott Road, 3600 McDermott Rd, Plano, TX 75025.
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Betty Sue Branum Shinsato. She was loving and devoted to family, friends and her Heavenly Father. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 19, 2020 in her Frisco, Texas residence. She was in her 86th year of life.
Born in New Hope, Alabama in 1933 she was witness to many great things in the world. She picked cotton as young girl and enjoyed playing the piano and singing. She committed her life to serving God at a young age and continued faithfully until her final breath on earth. After graduating from Albertville HS in 1951 she continued her education at Alabama Christian College and Auburn University.
She moved to Dallas for employment opportunities which was where she eventually met George K. Shinsato on a blind date. The two were later married on June 15, 1956 and were inseparable until his passing on October 11, 1995.
Betty continued her love of music through worship, singing and entertaining friends and family with impromptu piano concerts and sing-a-longs. She especially enjoyed her time singing in community choirs including the Dallas East Choral Club production of "Paint Your Wagon" where she starred as "Jack". She was most proud of her chance to conduct the Allen Community Symphony at their annual Christmas concert. She lived a satisfying and full, charitable life as a wife, mother, grandmother, homemaker and business woman.
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