Betty Jo Barrett

January 15, 1929 - April 6, 2022

Memorial services for Betty Jo Barrett will be held on Friday, April 15, 2022, in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home at 2:00 PM. A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 15 at the Funeral Home from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. Mrs. Barrett passed away in the morning of April 6, 2022, in Longview, TX. Betty Jo was born on January 15, 1929 in Gilmer TX, to parents Joseph and Florence Pankhurst. She was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church of Longview. In 1955, Betty in conjunction with her husband, Alton Barrett established and ran A&L Fence. Through her life, Betty enjoyed the cooking for those around her. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Alton Barrett in 1986 as well as her daughter Linda Malone. Those left to cherish their memories of Betty include her daughters Beverly Cropper with her husband Nick and Jamye Bruyere with her husband Clint as well as her son-in-law John “Woody” Malone. Betty will also be remembered by her multiple grandchildren. Special thanks to Evelyn Thomas who assisted Betty as a caregiver and became as another daughter. Thanks also need to be given to Compass Hospice and Summer Meadows Nursing Home who went above and beyond in their diligence and care. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Asbury House or a charity of their choice in Betty’s name.