Betty Lou Lucas

Betty Lou’s story began on August 17, 1937 in San Antonio, Texas as the oldest child to Bill and Armida Wallace. She spent her happy childhood in Channelview, Texas as the big sister (the boss) to Mary, her sister, and Bill, her brother. She grew up with many Aunts, Uncles, cousins, her “Big Brother” J.D., grandparents and friends. Betty graduated from Robert E. Lee in Baytown, Texas in 1955. She married Harlan Hames on December 26,1953, and with the help of her family and God, she raised three of the most precious children anyone could ask for. Betty was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witness in 1960 in Los Angeles, California. Since that time she has stood steadfast in her beliefs and devoted countless hours to helping others learn about Jehovah’s promise to mankind for a better future. One of her most cherished memories was being a delegate to the 1978 International Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Hawaii. Betty graduated from Central Texas University College with a Bachelor’s degree in Drug and Alcohol Counseling in 2001. The following year she completed her teaching certification from the University of Oklahoma and then a CNA Certification in 2003. Betty’s hobbies were anything that was legal, moral, and fun to do. She was an adventurous traveler that loved hitting the backroads of Texas but also found her way to Japan, Mexico, Ecuador, Hawaii, and Alaska. She had a great enthusiasm for reading newspapers and books, going to museums, cave exploring, attending arts and crafts shows, garage sales, and antiquing. Her greatest joy was being with family and friends. Betty touched many people’s lives with love and kindness. She truly believed in going the extra mile for anyone in need. One of her fondest memories was taking her grandchildren on adventures and getting sidetracked along the way for extra excitement. Loved ones that will deeply miss Betty are her daughter and two sons along with their spouses - Jan and Stuart Bernstein, Harlan and Renee Hames, and Bart Hames; sister Mary, half brother Eugene Wallace, two grandchildren and their spouses - Matthew and Tanya, Rachael and Ben, four great grandchildren - Lyla, Bryden, Hannah and Brielle and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by husbands, Harlan Hames and Bill Lucas, her grandson Justin Hames, her brother Bill Wallace, and her mother and father, Bill and Armida Wallace.

Betty Lou Lucas

August 17, 1937 - January 6, 2019