Effie Betts Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Effie Betts (De Kalb, Texas), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Effie left this world on February 10, 2026 at the age of 91, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Herbert Forte; her siblings, Anthony Betts, Leonard Betts, Clement Betts, Albert Joe Betts, David Betts, Billy Betts (Doris) and Doris Betts Carter; and her grandson Jacob Forte.

She is survived by: her children, Tyrone Forte (Nicole) of St. Louis and Twila Forte Williams (Floyd) of Dallas, Texas; her grandchildren, Angel Williams, Zachary Forte, Austin Williams, Joshua Forte, Lauren Forte and Noah Forte; and her siblings, Margie McCalister of Fort Worth, Texas, Opal Faye Johnson of Greenville, Mississippi, Carol McCalister (Joe) of Dallas, Texas, Beverly Murphy (Larry) of DeKalb, Texas, Sherrian Turner of DeKalb, Texas, Venesa Staggers (James) of Texarkana, Texas and Kenneth Betts of New Boston, Texas. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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