Bettye Jean Lindsey

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Bettye Jean Lindsey (Ross), a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Bettye passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, at the age of 76. Born in Duncan, Oklahoma, Bettye graduated from Headlton, Oklahoma and lived in Oklahoma, Texas and Virginia. She worked at NASA Johnson Space Center and spent many years in Canyon working at the Canyon News, West Texas A&M University and with Harold at their riding stable in Palo Duro Canyon. Bettye was a fun-loving woman of great faith, strength and compassion. She dedicated her life to her family and friends, always putting others before herself. Her kindness and generosity touched the lives of many. Bettye is preceded in death by her loving husband, Harold Lindsey, her mother, Arzella Kinsey, her father Park Ross, and her two brothers, Don and David Ross. She is survived by her two children, Janet Coile of Happy, Texas and Craig Ham of Hampton, Virginia, her cherished grandchildren, her brother, Duane Ross of Houston, her sister, Jo Ann Ross of Los Lunas, New Mexico, and her beloved nieces and nephews. Her legacy will live on through her family and the countless memories they shared. Bettye will be deeply missed by all who knew her. A viewing will be held on Tuesday, April 22nd from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Brooks Funeral Home in Canyon, Texas, and a graveside memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 23rd at 10 a.m. at Dreamland Cemetery in Canyon, Texas. The family requests that bright colors be worn to honor Bettye. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Coastal Church of Yorktown, Virgina in Bettye's name  https://gocoastal.onlinegiving.org/donate/guest_donate?fund=Benevolence  . Condolences may be sent to Brooks Funeral Home in Canyon, Texas. Her children arise and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praises her; "Many women do noble things, But you surpass them all." Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting; But a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Proverbs 31: 28-30 You have finished your race…your faith has become sight. Well done good and faithful servant.