Betty Jo Latimer

Betty Latimer, 82, of Groves, Texas passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. Betty was born January 11, 1931 in Port Arthur, Texas to Alphonso Cook and Beulah Hammond Cook. She was a lifelong area resident and retired from the medical department at Doctors Hospital. Betty was passionate about her family, quilting, cooking, reading , gardening as well as arts and travel. She was preceded in death by her son, Albert Latimer, Jr., daughter, Kathleen Latimer and two brothers. Survivors include her daughter, Connie McFarland and husband, Billy; grandchildren, Brian Latimer, Chad Latimer, Brad Latimer, Kinslie Owen and husband Patrick Owen; great-grandchildren, Taylor Sedtal, Bryce Dunahoe, Avery Owen and Drayton Latimer. A visitation for family and friends will be Sunday, February 17, 2013 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves.