Bettye Louise Titus was born on May 30, 1929, to Hampton and Annie Avery in El Paso, Texas. She was the oldest of three siblings. Bettye became a Christian at an early age. She remained faithful until her passing on April 9, 2024.
A graduate of Douglas High School, Bettye met and married Joe P. Titus on November 12, 1947. From this union, seven children were born. The family settled in California, but they would continue to return to Texas every year.
Bettye was a Girl Scout leader until her youngest decided she no longer wanted to participate. Once her youngest children became teenagers, Bettye began to pursue her passion for education. She began her career working as a teacher assistant, working her way up to becoming a Resource Specialist, with an emphasis in ESL. Upon retirement, she would continue to provide educational assistance to the neighborhood children.
In her free time, Bettye enjoyed fishing, bowling, sewing, and going to and watching sports.
Bettye leaves to cherish her memory; Charlotte, Sheryl, Beverly, Marvin, and Malvin, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, and friends.
