(From Ozark Funeral Home)
June 24, 1936 to March 21, 2023
Betty was born in Pineville, Missouri to Arel and Orval Testerman. Her birth mother died just after childbirth, but a wonderful woman named Madge stepped in. Madge’s sister known as Aunt Mary to all was right there too.
Betty Lynn grew up in Pineville, met Raymond Thompson in high school and married him in 1956. They moved to Houston, Texas where they raised three children and resided for over forty-five years before returning to Pineville.
She is survived by her husband Raymond, their children and two grandsons: Linda G. Thompson (Daniel), Raymond B. Thompson (Cassy), Kimberly A. Thompson and Jonathan R. and Raymond G. Thompson.
Betty always had a desire to become a schoolteacher. When her children were off to school she went back to college and received her education degree at Houston Baptist University.
She taught and inspired 2nd grade students for 28 years. We know she influenced and changed many lives. There are countless stories about her students and fellow educators. Despite retiring, Betty continued teaching, even in her dreams. Ray would tell her in the morning that she taught school all night (sleep talker).
In Lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Pineville Elementary school in the form of art supplies.
Betty was born in Pineville, Missouri to Arel and Orval Testerman. Her birth mother died just after childbirth, but a wonderful woman named Madge stepped in. Madge’s sister known as Aunt Mary to all was right there too.
Betty Lynn grew up in Pineville, met Raymond Thompson in high school and married him in 1956. They moved to Houston, Texas where they raised three children and resided for over forty-five years before returning to Pineville.
She is survived by her husband Raymond, their children and two grandsons: Linda G. Thompson (Daniel), Raymond B. Thompson (Cassy), Kimberly A. Thompson and Jonathan R. and Raymond G. Thompson.
Betty always had a desire to become a schoolteacher. When her children were off to school she went back to college and received her education degree at Houston Baptist University.
She taught and inspired 2nd grade students for 28 years. We know she influenced and changed many lives. There are countless stories about her students and fellow educators. Despite retiring, Betty continued teaching, even in her dreams. Ray would tell her in the morning that she taught school all night (sleep talker).
In Lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Pineville Elementary school in the form of art supplies.
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