Betty Jean Lafferty's obituary , Passed away on August 6, 2025 in Willis, Texas

Betty Jean Lafferty

May 27, 1935 - August 6, 2025 (90 years old)

Willis, Texas

Betty Jean Lafferty's obituary , Passed away on August 6, 2025 in Willis, Texas

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Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home

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Betty Jean Lafferty

May 27, 1935 - August 6, 2025 (90 years old)

Willis, Texas


Betty Jean Lafferty Obituary

We are sad to announce that on August 6, 2025, at the age of 90, Betty Jean Lafferty (Willis, Texas), born in Rockwall, Texas passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Betty Jean Lafferty to pay them a last tribute.

In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Betty Jean had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Betty Jean may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Roy Huse and Minnie Huse; her former husband Charles Ray Smith (Ken Ray Lafferty); her son Bruce Wayne Smith; and her grandson Ryan Scott Allison.

She is survived by: her children, Barbara Reynolds (Lonnie) and Harold Smith (Carol); her grandson Heath Preston (Bridget); her close friend Beamon Whitton; and her husband Ken Ray Lafferty.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home



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August 9, 2025

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“In loving memory of Betty Jean Lafferty, Sharing in your sorrow. With love and friendship.”


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Sun

Aug 10

Visitation

First Methodist Church - Willis
200 N Thomason St, Willis, TX 77378-9270

Mon

Aug 11

Funeral service

First Methodist Church - Willis
200 N Thomason St, Willis, TX 77378-9270

Thu

Aug 14

Committal service

Laurel Land Cemetery
6300 S R L Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 75232

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