Bettye J Laws
August 31, 1942 - November 07, 2012
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Bettye J Laws
August 31, 1942 - November 07, 2012
Obituary
The Lord Giveth and the Lord Taketh Away.
Viewing for Mrs. Laws is scheduled for Thursday, November 15, 2012 at Dyer Chapel. 1:00 pm-7:00 pm
Services are scheduled for Friday, November 16, 2012 at 11:00 am at Dyer Memorial Chapel.
Interment Memory Gardens
McAlester, Oklahoma.
Rev. Faye Martinez, Officiating
Pastor Damascus Fellowship Church
“A Time To Be Born”
A cute little girl was born on August 31, 1942, in Rogers County, OK. to Ocie and Bernice Carter, they named her Bettye. She was the fourth child and first daughter born into the Carter family. Betttye grew up for a short time in Rogers County before her family relocated to Tulsa. She received her early education from Tulsa Public Schools, and she graduated from East Central High School with the class of 1960.
“A Time To Plant”
After High school, Bettye, moved to Detroit, MI. where she attended Wayne State University. It was a year later after moving back to Tulsa when she met and married Mr. Vernell Laws. Bettye was a lifelong learner, she continued her education at Tulsa Junior College in the field of Business Administration.
“A Time To Weep”
On March 7, 1976. the Laws family welcomed their daughter Shelley into the world. In 1980, after a short life with his family Vernell Laws passed away. As a single parent, raising Shelley became her main priority. She gave all of herself to her daughter, instilling morals and values in her life. Bettye was a person with a great work ehtic. she was employed over the years with Tulsa Public Schools, Williams Companies, Williams Pipeline, and working as as an Human Resources Specialist II with Tulsa Community College from 1994 until her passing.
“A Time To Dance”
Bettye had a quick wit, and would not hesitate to tell it like it was. She was quick to tell you when you had interrupted her football games “what do you want” she would ask, “don’t you know the game is on”? Bettye got great enjoyment from spending time with her family and supporting the alumni of East Central High School.
“A Time To Embrace”
Bettye departed this life on November 7, 2012 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents Ocie and Bernice Carter, husband Vernell Laws, siblings Robert H. Shepherd; and Patricia E. Colbert.
“A Time For Peace”
Bettye leaves to cherish her memory her daughter Shelley Grimes, son in-law Jesse Grimes, Jr., grand daughter Jessica Grimes, Broken Arrow, OK.; sister Vernetta B. Colbert, Tulsa, OK.; three brothers Sammie (Bettie) Carter, Stockton, CA.; Brother in-law Earnest Colbert, Jr.. all of California. Special niece LaJuana Anthony, Eastpointe, MI.; and a host of other relatives and friends.
9 responses to Bettye J Laws
Janetha Fleetwood Of Tulsa, Ok says:
November 14, 2012
Bettye Was My Lunch Buddy At Tcc And My Best Friend. She Was Such A Brilliant Lady. She Once Told Me That She Did Not Have Time To Be Politically Correct And She Said What Was On Her Mind. We Argued And Laughed Togther But We Were Friends. Her Laugh Was Infectious. She Touched So Many People At Tcc And I Will Miss Her So Very Much. She Was A Good Sister, Wife, Mother, Mother-In-Law And Grandmother And I Know Her Family Misses Her. She Loved Her 70Th Birthday Party And Talked About It For Weeks. She Was Looking Forward To Letting Jessie Drive Her Around Town. Bettye Never Complained But I Know The Aneurysm Worried Her. She Was A Faithful Friend Until The End. Janetha
James Trekell Of Tulsa Community College says:
November 14, 2012
I Will Miss Our Morning Ritual Conversations. Rest In Peace My Friend.
Sterlena Williams Of Oakland Ca.94601 says:
November 14, 2012
With Deepest Sympathy Let God’S Deep Love And Understanding Help You In Your Grief. For He Is There To Ease The Pain And Bring Your Sorrowing Heart Relief.
Juanita Longhorn Of Tulsa says:
November 11, 2012
Bettye Had Such An Infectious Laughter, Sharp Wit And Caring Personality. I Knew Her From Tcc. Anytime I Needed Help Or Understanding She Was There For Me. She Always Kept Me Laughing… Friends Forever!
Bill R. Bland Of Tulsa, Oklahoma says:
November 9, 2012
Bettye Was One Of My “Guiding Lights” When I Became A “Hornet” As The Competitive Speech And Debate Coach For Booker T. Washington High School. She, Along With Aloah Kincaid, Where Always There Helping Me Understand What It Mean’T To Be A Hornet! I Listened To Their Advice And I Gained From Their Experiences. When My Father Died, They Were The Ones Who Took Care Of Things At My Parent’S House For The Overflow Of Family And Guests To Arrive For The After-Funeral Get-Together. They Were A Part Of My Family. I Know She Was Proud Of The Success Of Btw Speech Activities Program And The David L. Boren Department Of Oral Communication, And The 130 Students That Were Members Annually. She Was Proud Of The Five Consecutive State Speech Championships, Against The Largest Schools In Oklahoma. She Was Proud Of The National Championship Wins At Tournaments Across The United States And Through The National Forensic League. She Explained That Booker T. Washington Had Always Been A “School Of Champions” And I Had A Tradition To Uphold. Every Student I Had The Privilege Of Coaching Has Excelled In Their Chosen Field. They Have Gone Far Beyond What I Dreamed When I First Met Them In The Eighth Grade. Thank You Bettye For Your Tremendous Support And Advice. I Felt Secure, Because I Had You As One Of My Dearest Friends. Bill Bland, Founder Of Btw Speech Activities Founding Department Chairman Of The David L. Boren Department Of Oral Communication, 1991-2003