Birth date: Mar 12, 1929 Death date: Dec 29, 2025
Betty Lou Westbrook was born on March 12, 1929, in Alba, Texas, to Walter and Edith Patrick. A child of the Depression era, Betty’s early life on a farm shaped her strong work ethic, resilience, and deep appreciation for faith, fa Read Obituary
Mom, I am so proud to be your daughter. What a privilege to be raised in a home where honor, integrity, compassion, and good character were the bedrock of our lives.
My favorite memory is the my first day teaching at the high school, I pulled in the parking lot and immediately felt scared and sick to my stomach. I called you (even though I was 47 at the time) to tell you that I didnt think I could walk in that school an be a teacher. You matter of fact told me "get your lunch kit, get in that classroom, and make me and your dad proud" (daddy had been gone many years at this time). You must have known then that Teaching would end up being the most rewarding and fulfilling part of my professional career.
I love you. Give daddy and Cara a big hug. I see you again.
Mom, I have so many memories a lifetime of them, but some of my favorites are when we get together on Saturday at your apartment and play Upword in the beginning you beat me every time, but as we played along, I actually got to win sometimes. You taught me so many things about being faithful to my family and to my church and I’m eternally grateful for that. Can’t wait to see you singing with the Angels when I get to Heaven. I love you❤️
