Betty Joe Merrill




Betty Joe Merrill, 81, of Humble, TX (formerly of Poteau, OK) passed away Monday, April 25, 2011 in Kingwood, TX. Betty was born January 10, 1930 in Poteau, OK to Jacob Elton & Eunice (Beall) Odom. She was a homemaker. Betty was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Talmage Merrill; brothers, Sam Odom, Buford Odom, Bryant Odom, & Trible Odom.

Survivors include her daughter & son in law, Tina Renae (Merrill) & Carlos Raul Sanchez of Humble, TX; grandchildren, Carlos Raul Sanchez II & Elisa Donatella Sanchez; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, April 28, 2011 at the Oakland Cemetery Pavilion, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau.