Barbara Betty Dearing, 81, of Perryton, Tx passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021.

A graveside service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at the Ochiltree County Cemetery in Perryton, Texas with Rev. Mark Metzger officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Perryton. The funeral home in Perryton will be open for viewing/visitation on Sunday (1/24/21) from 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and Monday (1/25/21) from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Services will be broadcast live on Boxwell Brothers Facebook page for those who wish to watch. There is a link on the website (boxwellbros.com) to access the Facebook page.

Barbara was born October 2, 1939 to Gerald and Mary Elizabeth (Stranathan) Betty in Alva, Ok. She had a teaching degree and taught school. She was proud of the time she spent as a bank examiner. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir.

She is survived by niece, Marcia and Doug Hale of Perryton, Tx; nephew, Gerald Betty of Corpus Christi, Tx; niece Barbie Padgett of Dodge City, Ks; niece, Leigh Anne Betty and Mark Childs of Cypress, Tx; nephew, David Betty and Jace Rogat of Denver, Co; niece, Mary K. Betty and Broutin Sherrill of Englewood, Co; nephew, Steve Black and Tracy Mourton of Charlottesville, Va; sister-in-law, Mary D. Betty of Perryton, Tx; brother-in-law Gary and Vicky Black of Perryton, Tx. She is also survived by many great-nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Ann Black and her brother, Dr. Claude Betty.

The family suggests memorials be made in her name to Pathways Scholarship Program, P.O. Box 179, Perryton, Tx 79070 or the First United Methodist Church of Perryton, P.O. Box 987, Perryton, Tx 79070.