Betty Jane Pritchett

A Mass of Christian Burial for Betty Jane Pritchett, 92 of Hawkins will be Thursday, December 21, 2017, Rosary to be recited at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass at 10:00 a.m. at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Hawkins with Rev. Jesudoss Thomas officiating and other priest . Interment at a later date, to be held at Calvary Hill Cemetery in Dallas, TX. Mrs. Pritchett passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017 in Hawkins.

Mrs. Pritchett was born January 30, 1925 in Council Bluff, IA to the late Leo Joseph Rice and Eleanor Louise Mergen. She worked in the bookstore for Brookhaven College for a number of years. Mrs. Pritchett also worked with her husband in their family business, “Aquashade Marine Products.” Betty loved her “Cowboys” and never missed watching a game. She was in the Women’s Guild at Holly Lake Ranch and was a faithful and active member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church. She was married to William Davis Pritchett (Bill) on July 29, 1950 for 67 years. Betty loved to do cross word puzzles every morning with Bill and was blessed with a sharp memory. She also loved her family and friends very much.
Mrs. Pritchett is survived by her husband; Bill Pritchett, brother; Robert Leo Rice and wife Delores and sister-in-law; Betty Nell Lowe.
She is preceded in death by her parents.

Online tributes and condolences can be made at www.croleyfh.net