Betty Jean Patterson, 85, passed away Monday, Oct. 12, 2020 in Graham. Funeral services were held Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020 at 11 a.m. in Faith Center Assembly of God. Burial followed in Pioneer Cemetery under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.

Betty was born March 3, 1935 in Graham to the late Calvin T. and Harriett Caroline (Hicks) Walker. She married Douglas Patterson June 29, 1978 in Plainview. Betty was a lifetime resident of Graham.

Survivors include: husband, Douglas Patterson of Graham; daughters, Carol Young of Graham, Rebecca Thorton of Pueblo, Colorado, Tammie Harriss of Graham, and Tina Rogers and husband, Dewayne of Graham; sons, Lonnie Dixon and wife, Renona of Graford, Ricky Dixon and wife, Sarah of Wichita Falls, David Walker and wife, Elaine of Tyler, and Joel Hill and wife, Dawn of Winnebago, Illinois; 21 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by sisters, Artie Armstrong, Geneva Armstrong, and Ruby Samo and brothers, Aubrey Walker, Frank Walker, Carl Walker, Earl Walker, and Calvin Walker.

Visitation was held Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.