Betty Jo Dudley, 76, of Nacogdoches, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2011 in Nacogdoches. She was born on December 6, 1934 in jacksonville, Texas the daughter of Thomas Herndon Cole and Jimmie Leona Fulton Cole. She married Kenneth Ray Dudley on September 19, 1960. Her passion was her family and she had a love for gardening. She received her Masters Degree from S.F.A. As a lover of children and education, she taught for the Angleton I.S.D. and retired with over 21 years of service. She also was a Life Member of the Texas State Teachers Association.
She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Ray Dudley of Nacogdoches; son, Joe Thomas Cole and his wife Therese of Catam, Illinois; step-daughter, Victoria Bendit of Angelton, Texas; sister, Janell McCreary of Seguin, Texas and she is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren and by a host of other extended family and close friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, step-son, Kenneth Ray Dudley, Jr., step-daughter, Kathaleen Stewart, and grandson, Richard C. Bendit.
Visitation will be held on Mondaay, January 24, 2011 from 5:00 Pm until 7:00 Pm at Laird Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 1:00 Pm in the chapel of Laird Funeral Home with Lavaugn Parrish officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Nacogdoches.
Last night I dreamt about Ricky and it felt so real. When I woke up I felt I HAD to go online and google his name…and this obituary came up. I think he came to tell me that he is not alone and that his favorite grandma is with him. I miss Ricky a lot and to know that he is okay makes it a little easier to wake up every morning.
R.I.P. Betty Jo.
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