Betty Jean Compton, 75, of Copperas Cove died at her residence on Feb. 3, 2022.
Betty was born on May 24, 1946 in Hope, Arkansas to Fred Tullis and Velma Anthony Tullis.
She moved to Copperas Cove from Lometa in 2009.
Betty had been a nanny traveling with a military family, taking care of their children for several years. This position took her from Central Texas to Maryland and Washington. After that, Betty became a health aide, caring for people in their homes.
She was known for her feisty and sassy personality.
Betty is survived by three daughters, Donna Pettigrew of Copperas Cove, Sissy Jeter and Claudia Buchanan; four sons, Robert Bearden of Atoka, Oklahoma, Brad Garner, Greg Sams and Jerry Pettit; one brother, William Tullis; one sister, Brenda Tullis; 10 grandchildren, Dakota Bannister, McKenzie Pettigrew, Kendall Pettigrew, Michelle Bearden, Robert Bearden Jr., Cat Lee, Brittany Lee, Zachary Lee, Jaycie Ray, and Hunter Ray; and three great-grandchildren, Emmalyn Bannister, Gracie Wiswall and Mason Wiswall.
A memorial service was held Feb. 10 at Heritage Funeral Home in Lampasas, officiated by chaplain Karl Bunjes. A livestream is available under her name at heritagefuneraltx.com.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
