Betty Jean Cook

Betty Jean Thompson Cook, 80, of Houston, TX, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 15, 2018.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Ronald (Ron) William Cook and her grandson, Travis Christopher Kendrick of Houston, TX; her sisters Dorothy Pierce and Mary Elleen Nicholson of San Antonio, TX, and Hazel Youngblood of Coaling, AL; her brothers, William Thompson of Chandler, AZ and John Thompson of Loveland, CO; and numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of other family and friends.

Preceding her in death are her parents, William and Ella Thompson of Alabama; first husband, Glen Kendrick of Alabama and their son, Glenn Christopher Kendrick, father of Travis Christopher Kendrick.

Funeral Services for Betty will be held at Crowder Funeral Home, 111 E. Medical Center Blvd, Webster, TX, 77598. The Viewing will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, August 24, 2018. The Memorial Service will follow from 11 a.m. to 12 noon. The Burial Service will be at Forest Park East Cemetery, 21620 Gulf Freeway, Webster, TX, 77598 at 2 p.m. the same day.

Betty Jean Thompson was born in Blue Mountain, AL on January 3, 1938. She married her first husband, Glen, and had one son, Glenn Christopher (Chris) Kendrick, whom she loved dearly. Chris’s son, Travis, has lived with Betty and Ron since 1993. Betty was a beautiful Southern Belle with long dark hair and an Alabama drawl. Her favorite endearing term for others was “Hon”, short for Honey. A mutual friend and NASA co-worker, Linda Lewallen, introduced Betty and Ron to each other in 1985. Betty and Ron married in 1990. She passed away at home after an eight-month illness.

12 comments

  1. Betty Boop was a true treasure that will be dearly missed!

    Madeline Clark
    • Thank you, Madeline. Betty was a blessing to us all.

      Ron Cook
  2. Ron, I’m so sorry to hear this.

    You and Travis have my deepest condolences.

    Stephanie Barr
    • Thank you, Stephanie. Your kind thoughts are much appreciated.

      Ron Cook
  3. Very sorry to hear Ron. Thoughts and prayers to you and the family as you navigate this difficult time. Hang in there old friend.

    John F. Park
    • Thank you, John for your thoughts and prayers.

      Ron Cook
  4. Betty was a classic, she will be missed by all.

    Maureen Doughney
    • Thanks, Maureen. She will be missed by all that knew her.

      Ron Cook
  5. My thoughts and prayers go to Ron and the family. Betty and I worked together in the 80’s, she was such a pretty and sweet person. She always could make me laugh. She introduced me to some of the singles back in the day. I am so sorry for your loss. I just heard about her passing today or I would have gone to her Memorial Service.

    Glenda Lancon
    • Thanks, Glenda. Betty enjoyed her social life and her friends.

      Ron Cook
  6. I worked with Betty at the print plant in the late 70’s early 80’s. She was so funny. I would have gone to her service had I know about it. Ron, I am so sorry for your loss.
    Mary Lee Meider Thompson

    Mary Lee Meider Thompson
    • Thank you, Mary Lee. Betty spoke often of you. Your thoughts are much appreciated.

      Ron Cook

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