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Betty Jo Blackwell-Crossley
July 18, 1951 – December 18, 2015
Betty Jo Blackwell-Crossley, a longtime resident of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Dec. 18, 2015, at the age of 64, after a long battle with vascular dementia. Betty was born in Crosbyton, Texas to Alma Blackwell Carter and Willis Blackwell on July 18, 1951. She was known for her contagious smile, vibrant laugh, and always being full of life. She was a hard worker in the oilfield, always willing to prove that she could sell oilfield equipment just as well as any man. She loved to play golf and just being around her friends and family. In 2008, her disease advanced and she was no longer able to live alone; therefore, went to live with her daughter and family. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Rita Lofton. Her survivors include one daughter, Michelle Crossley Turner and husband Chris; two grandchildren, Rylee and Zachary Turner all of Edmond, Oklahoma; a brother, Gale Blackwell and wife Gloria of Clovis, New Mexico; two nieces, Lori Brattain and husband Chris of Lovington, New Mexico and Mindy Stine and husband Jason of Denver City, Texas, and a nephew, Dewayne”Troy” Young of Tucson, Arizona. She is also survived by many of her very close friends. She was cremated in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on December 21, 2015.
We will celebrate her life with a memorial at Calvary Memorial Funeral Home in Hobbs, New Mexico on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers, a tribute has been established with the Alzheimer’s Organization. Donations may be made to www.alz.org in Betty Crossley’s name or to your favorite charity.
Jerry Elliott says
God reached down and lifted one sweet lady up to join him! Prayers to the family.
Cherie Dennis says
Her laugh, her loving and giving ways, her fun spirit, her friendship will live forever in my heart. She is missed. Michelle, my prayers go out to you and all of the family.
Glenda Morgan says
One of the best friends a lady could ever ask for. Her beautiful laugh and smile will be with me forever. I will truly miss my dear friend now and always. I loved her dearly and have some wonderful memories that I will cherish forever. Prayers going out to Michelle and family.
Fred & Luann Gallegos says
We did not know about this. So sorry for your loss Gale & Michelle. She was a great lady.
Feije and Dana Terpstra says
Betty was one of my families favorite people! Over the years, we’ve had so much fun with her! She was a joy to be around, even during her sickness! I had the joy of garage selling with her, while in Ft. Smith, Arkansas, and talk about fun, we had it! We got to laughing so hard, she had to pull the car over to the side, as we neither one could see where we were going! Laughter cleansed us from the inside out! She said, “Dana, this is just what I needed!” I told her, I needed it too! Precious Precious Memories of her! Will love and miss her, BUT NEVER forget her!
My condolences go out to all the family! You are in my prayers and I pray that God will give you His precious Peace, as you go through this trying time! Love you! Feije and Dana