Betty Jo English

Betty Jo English, age 85, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2020 in the home of her daughter, LeAnne, in Greenwood, Arkansas, surrounded by many loved ones. Betty was born on March 27, 1935 in Chickasha, Oklahoma to William and Cleopatra (Zwingle) Taylor. She attended Bradley, SeeChapel and Lindsay Schools. On July 7, 1952, Betty married Loyd English of Bradley, Oklahoma in Friona, Texas, and enjoyed 52 years with him until his passing in 2004. She was a remarkable homemaker and loved to provide for the needs of her family by raising gardens, canning, sewing, and cooking. One of her great joys was hosting dinners for her family. Few who knew Betty would disagree that her greatest joy in life was her family. She was often heard telling how proud she was of her brothers and sisters, her children, her grandchildren, and her great grandchildren. Betty loved the Lord and His church. She was baptized at the age of 15 by J.D. Bryant and was a member of Lindsay Church of Christ for the remainder of her life. She was very active in the church and served in many capacities including teaching, organizing bereavement dinners, banquets, receptions and showers. Betty had a beautiful soprano voice and shared her gift by singing with the congregation and along with her siblings at weddings, funerals and other events. Betty is lovingly remembered by her children, Connie Scruggs of Lindsay, Angela Lyon and husband Wayne of Eufaula, Perry English and wife Robyn of Lindsay, LeAnne Blake and husband Rod of Greenwood; her ten grandchildren, Corey Scruggs of Lindsay, Shelley Lyon McGehee and husband Michael of Byng, J.D. Scruggs and wife Markie of Lindsay, Jake Lyon and wife Keri of Glenpool, Melanie Scruggs Haworth and husband Tim of Fairview, Raun English and wife Jessica of Oklahoma City, Andrew Lyon and wife Christina of Lindsay, Mindy Blake of Greenwood, Lindsey Blake Kinslow of Greenwood, Keenan English and wife Lyndsay of Oklahoma City; and her fourteen great-grandchildren, Malory, Mason, and Chase McGehee, Aiden and Aleah Scruggs, Anna and Bowman Lyon, Bear and Lovie Haworth, Patrick, Adam, and William Lyon and Isla and Creedence Kinslow; three brothers, Boyce Taylor and wife Peggy of Royce, Texas, Ron Taylor and wife Charlotte of Durant, and Wesley Taylor and wife Alvita of Madill; four sisters-in-law, Barbara Jean Taylor, Barbara Ann Taylor, Sue Taylor, and Nadine Taylor Kennedy. Also, by many nieces and nephews. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Loyd, her parents, William and Cleo Taylor, three sisters, Wilma Painter, Fern Larabee, and Ellen Ruth Clift, and by six brothers, Loyd, J.B., Buford, Harold, Gerold, and Danny Taylor. A funeral service will be held at Lindsay Church of Christ, 1205 West Cherokee (Hwy. 19 West), Lindsay, Oklahoma, on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at 10:00 A.M. Graveside service will follow at Green Hill Cemetery at 11:30 A.M. The memorial service will be live streamed for those who are unable to attend. The live stream information and other details can be found on the “Betty English Memorial” page on Facebook at the attached link: Betty English Memorial Page Services are under the direction of Scott and Angel Wilbourn of Boydston-Wilbourn Funeral Home in Lindsay, Oklahoma. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.boydstonfuneralhome.com To send a flower arrangement to the family of Betty Jo English, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.

Betty Jo English

March 27, 1935 - May 2, 2020

Explore Obituaries &
Upcoming Services