Betty “Lou” Lemon passed away in the arms of God at the age of 85 on Dec. 28, 2019 at her home in Calera, Okla. Betty was born March 28, 1934 in Gadsden, Ala. to John and Glennie “Thelma” Mooney.
She married “Bob” G. Lemon on June 12, 1980. She worked as a Dental Assistant for 12 years and Management with Hartz Chicken for 14 years in Houston, Texas.
She retired and moved to Colbert, Okla. in 1991 and opened a restaurant – Betty Lou’s Family Restaurant in Colbert. She became more active in Colbert United Methodist Church.
Betty “Lou” enjoyed giving of herself, volunteering, cooking, traveling, people and animals. She loved Jesus and life. Rest in peace and know that you are loved and missed.
She is survived by her children: Debbye Miller and husband Patrick, Ernest T. Lucas, Jr., Patti L. Daugherty and Dennis Lemon and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The Celebration of Life for Betty “Lou” Lemon will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020 at Colbert United Methodist Church with Pastor Karen Slater officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to Cunningham Funeral Home in Colbert, Okla.