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Betty La June Byrd Walls
26 Aug 1932 – 10 Feb 2025
| Birth | 26 Aug 1932 |
| Death | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Cemetery | Altus Cemetery Altus , Jackson County , Oklahoma , USA |
| Added by | Dede Sutton-Morris on 13 Feb 2025 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/279695564 |
Bio
Betty La June Walls, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2025, at the age of ninety- two in Tuttle, Oklahoma. Born on August 26, 1932, in Olustee, Oklahoma, she was the cherished daughter of Mike and Jessie Byrd. A lifelong resident of Jackson County, Betty was deeply rooted in the community she loved. After graduating from Altus High School in 1950, Betty began working at the Credit Bureau. Her life took a beautiful turn when she married the love of her life, Travis Walls, on January 15, 1954, in Altus. Together, they built a family founded on faith, love, and resilience. A devoted and active member of First Baptist Church in Altus, Betty dedicated twenty- five years to teaching Sunday school, sharing her faith and wisdom with generations of children. She was a member of the Mary Sunday School Class and found great joy in fellowship and service. Betty had an artistic spirit and a passion for teaching. From her own kitchen table, she taught decorative painting classes to children and adults for 20 years, nurturing creativity and connection through art. Her impact reached beyond her immediate community when she was featured in the book Prairie Mothers - In Their Own Words by Glyna Olson, honoring the lives and wisdom of prairie women in Southwest Oklahoma. In 2019, Betty moved to Mustang, Oklahoma, to be near her daughter. Though she left Jackson County, her heart always remained with the people and places that shaped her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Travis; their infant daughter, Susan Renee; son, Chris Gene Walls, Sr.; daughter-in-law, Rebecca Walls; parents, Mike and Jessie Byrd; parents-in-law, Lee and Ruby Walls; brothers-in-law, Leon Walls and Don Walls; and sister-in-law, Nora Walls. Betty's legacy lives on not only through her family but also in the wisdom she shared with the young women of today and tomorrow. In Prairie Mothers, she encouraged others to be authentic, honest, and trustworthy. She advised, "Have a positive attitude. Always look up because that's where our source [of strength] comes from. Move forward and accomplish what God has given to you. Don't throw your talents by the wayside. In a relationship, be willing to say, 'I'm sorry' and be willing to forgive. Don't be selfish, and always look for the silver lining." Her kindness, faith, and unwavering spirit will forever be remembered and cherished. Though she is no longer with us in body, her love and wisdom will continue to guide and inspire all who knew her.
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