Bonham, Texas -- II Timothy 4:7; Ms. Betty Sorrels passed from this life as we know it into the next on April 10, 2021 at seven-fifteen in the evening surrounded by her loving family at home. She was born Betty Ruth Beseda on September 18, 1951 in Caldwell, TX. After the death of her birth family Betty was entered into the foster care system and was officially adopted by her parents; Rev. Bill and Sadie Beasley in 1959.
Betty grew up most of her childhood in Pittsburg where she was a 1970 graduate of Pittsburg High School. After graduation she pursued her education at East Texas State University in Commerce; eventually starting a career in the medical field by earning her certification as a Paramedic, which she served as in Texas, Oklahoma and Colorado.
Betty spent most of her adult life as a resident in the state of Colorado in the two cities she called home, Durango and Grand Junction. Betty loved the activities that life in Colorado could bring such as hiking, rafting, even working part-time on the Grand Junction Cog Train up to Pike's Peak. She enjoyed true crime movies which she spent many hours watching with her friend John, and her sister Stephanie.
Betty was well read and loved novels. However, her most prized possessions and passion for life came from being the mother of her two "kids", which were known to others as George, a spoiled male yorkie, and Cody a full-blooded border collie. They were treated like royalty. She never met a dog she didn't like even from a very young age.
Betty fought the battle of her life this past year as she endured the diagnosis of advanced lung cancer. She was fierce in her determination to live independently as long as she could and enjoyed every minute of life that was left. She chose to spend her last years with family, cooking many "family dinners" particularly her famous soup or chili recipes and always helped out anyone that needed a hand or a lift in spirit. She will be missed by her family, and friends who loved her zest for life.
Betty was a member of the Baptist faith and was a Christian; and was ready for the next chapter. Betty is survived by her father the Reverend Bill Beasley of Bonham, Texas; a sister, Stephanie Beasley Strickland; brother-in-law Todd; and nephew Reid. She was preceded in death by her daughter Ryanne Sorrels of Cripple Creek, Colorado, and her mother Sadie Beasley of Bonham.
Betty's wishes were to be cremated and her ashes taken back "home" to a special place in Colorado where a private scattering memorial will be held. The family appreciates friends and family as well as all their thoughts and prayers, but especially Transcend Hospice and the wonderful care that they took of her in the last days of her life.
A special mention to Denise Owens Sanderson, and Billy Teague whose passion in the field of hospice made her last days along with her family bearable, meaningful and peaceful.
Betty grew up most of her childhood in Pittsburg where she was a 1970 graduate of Pittsburg High School. After graduation she pursued her education at East Texas State University in Commerce; eventually starting a career in the medical field by earning her certification as a Paramedic, which she served as in Texas, Oklahoma and Colorado.
Betty spent most of her adult life as a resident in the state of Colorado in the two cities she called home, Durango and Grand Junction. Betty loved the activities that life in Colorado could bring such as hiking, rafting, even working part-time on the Grand Junction Cog Train up to Pike's Peak. She enjoyed true crime movies which she spent many hours watching with her friend John, and her sister Stephanie.
Betty was well read and loved novels. However, her most prized possessions and passion for life came from being the mother of her two "kids", which were known to others as George, a spoiled male yorkie, and Cody a full-blooded border collie. They were treated like royalty. She never met a dog she didn't like even from a very young age.
Betty fought the battle of her life this past year as she endured the diagnosis of advanced lung cancer. She was fierce in her determination to live independently as long as she could and enjoyed every minute of life that was left. She chose to spend her last years with family, cooking many "family dinners" particularly her famous soup or chili recipes and always helped out anyone that needed a hand or a lift in spirit. She will be missed by her family, and friends who loved her zest for life.
Betty was a member of the Baptist faith and was a Christian; and was ready for the next chapter. Betty is survived by her father the Reverend Bill Beasley of Bonham, Texas; a sister, Stephanie Beasley Strickland; brother-in-law Todd; and nephew Reid. She was preceded in death by her daughter Ryanne Sorrels of Cripple Creek, Colorado, and her mother Sadie Beasley of Bonham.
Betty's wishes were to be cremated and her ashes taken back "home" to a special place in Colorado where a private scattering memorial will be held. The family appreciates friends and family as well as all their thoughts and prayers, but especially Transcend Hospice and the wonderful care that they took of her in the last days of her life.
A special mention to Denise Owens Sanderson, and Billy Teague whose passion in the field of hospice made her last days along with her family bearable, meaningful and peaceful.
Bonham, Texas -- II Timothy 4:7; Ms. Betty Sorrels passed from this life as we know it into the next on April 10, 2021 at seven-fifteen in the evening surrounded by her loving family at home. She was born Betty Ruth Beseda on September 18, 1951 in Caldwell, TX. After the death of her birth family Betty was entered into the foster care system and was officially adopted by her parents; Rev. Bill and Sadie Beasley in 1959.
Betty grew up most of her childhood in Pittsburg where she was a 1970 graduate of Pittsburg High School. After graduation she pursued her education at East Texas State University in Commerce; eventually starting a career in the medical field by earning her certification as a Paramedic, which she served as in Texas, Oklahoma and Colorado.
Betty spent most of her adult life as a resident in the state of Colorado in the two cities she called home, Durango and Grand Junction. Betty loved the activities that life in Colorado could bring such as hiking, rafting, even working part-time on the Grand Junction Cog Train up to Pike's Peak. She enjoyed true crime movies which she spent many hours watching with her friend John, and her sister Stephanie.
Betty was well read and loved novels. However, her most prized possessions and passion for life came from being the mother of her two "kids", which were known to others as George, a spoiled male yorkie, and Cody a full-blooded border collie. They were treated like royalty. She never met a dog she didn't like even from a very young age.
Betty fought the battle of her life this past year as she endured the diagnosis of advanced lung cancer. She was fierce in her determination to live independently as long as she could and enjoyed every minute of life that was left. She chose to spend her last years with family, cooking many "family dinners" particularly her famous soup or chili recipes and always helped out anyone that needed a hand or a lift in spirit. She will be missed by her family, and friends who loved her zest for life.
Betty was a member of the Baptist faith and was a Christian; and was ready for the next chapter. Betty is survived by her father the Reverend Bill Beasley of Bonham, Texas; a sister, Stephanie Beasley Strickland; brother-in-law Todd; and nephew Reid. She was preceded in death by her daughter Ryanne Sorrels of Cripple Creek, Colorado, and her mother Sadie Beasley of Bonham.
Betty's wishes were to be cremated and her ashes taken back "home" to a special place in Colorado where a private scattering memorial will be held. The family appreciates friends and family as well as all their thoughts and prayers, but especially Transcend Hospice and the wonderful care that they took of her in the last days of her life.
A special mention to Denise Owens Sanderson, and Billy Teague whose passion in the field of hospice made her last days along with her family bearable, meaningful and peaceful.
Betty grew up most of her childhood in Pittsburg where she was a 1970 graduate of Pittsburg High School. After graduation she pursued her education at East Texas State University in Commerce; eventually starting a career in the medical field by earning her certification as a Paramedic, which she served as in Texas, Oklahoma and Colorado.
Betty spent most of her adult life as a resident in the state of Colorado in the two cities she called home, Durango and Grand Junction. Betty loved the activities that life in Colorado could bring such as hiking, rafting, even working part-time on the Grand Junction Cog Train up to Pike's Peak. She enjoyed true crime movies which she spent many hours watching with her friend John, and her sister Stephanie.
Betty was well read and loved novels. However, her most prized possessions and passion for life came from being the mother of her two "kids", which were known to others as George, a spoiled male yorkie, and Cody a full-blooded border collie. They were treated like royalty. She never met a dog she didn't like even from a very young age.
Betty fought the battle of her life this past year as she endured the diagnosis of advanced lung cancer. She was fierce in her determination to live independently as long as she could and enjoyed every minute of life that was left. She chose to spend her last years with family, cooking many "family dinners" particularly her famous soup or chili recipes and always helped out anyone that needed a hand or a lift in spirit. She will be missed by her family, and friends who loved her zest for life.
Betty was a member of the Baptist faith and was a Christian; and was ready for the next chapter. Betty is survived by her father the Reverend Bill Beasley of Bonham, Texas; a sister, Stephanie Beasley Strickland; brother-in-law Todd; and nephew Reid. She was preceded in death by her daughter Ryanne Sorrels of Cripple Creek, Colorado, and her mother Sadie Beasley of Bonham.
Betty's wishes were to be cremated and her ashes taken back "home" to a special place in Colorado where a private scattering memorial will be held. The family appreciates friends and family as well as all their thoughts and prayers, but especially Transcend Hospice and the wonderful care that they took of her in the last days of her life.
A special mention to Denise Owens Sanderson, and Billy Teague whose passion in the field of hospice made her last days along with her family bearable, meaningful and peaceful.
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