Betty Jean Maly

Betty Jean Maly, longtime Okmulgee resident, passed away Friday morning, October 10, 2014, she was 84 years of age. Betty was born January 15, 1930 in Okmulgee to Charles and Velma (Rolston) Walker. She married Ted Maly on June 14, 1969 in Okmulgee. Betty was raised at Crosstown Pentecostal Church and later became a member at the First Assembly of God Church of Okmulgee and was a faithful member to the women's ministries. Betty also enjoyed traveling and taking cruises. Betty used her time painting pictures, quilting and enjoyed walking. She loved the Christmas holiday and spending time with her family and grandkids. Betty worked at Ball Brothers for several years, then at Montgomery Ward, and she retired from East Central Electric. Survivors include her husband Ted Maly of Okmulgee, sons Dan Hensley and wife Eleanor of Choctaw, Victor Maly and wife Patti of Williston, Florida, Dennis Maly and wife Robin of Yukon, and Doug Maly and wife Crystal of Okmulgee, daughters Sheryl Dobbs and husband Ron of Oklahoma City, Regina Hensley of Arcadia, Becky Coffman of Moore, Karen Sheets and husband Steve of Yukon, and Barbara Hammer of Sand Springs, sister Lyne Horton and husband Ronnie of Tulsa, and Virginia Schwartz of Portland, Oregon. Grandchildren are Travis Tucker, Tyler Hensley, Thad Hensley, Tennille Hensley, Chris Sheets, Bryan Shelby, Ben Shelby, Megan Marshall and Melissa Johnson. She is also survived by numerous great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Charles Walker and Velma Lee (Rolsten) Walker, step-mother Marie Walker and a grandson Michael White. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at First Assembly of God Church with Reverend Raymond Doke officiating. Interment will follow in the Okmulgee Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Dan Hensley, Doug Maly, Steve Sheets, Paul Brown, Harold Glenn, and Ronnie Whorton. Honorary casket bearers are Doe Rucquoy, Maudie Harrington, Mattie Jane Perkins, Linda Bond, Sharon Martin, Mary Sue Wright, and JoAnn Glenn. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association in Betty's memory. Family will receive friends Tuesday, October 14, from 6 to 8 P.M. Arrangements are under the direction of the McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee.

Betty Jean Maly

January 15, 1930 - October 10, 2014