Betsy Rhames

Betsy Rhames, 68, of Jasper passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, peacefully at home. A private Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2020. A public reception will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Shultz Funeral Home. The family would like for friends to wear green in honor of Betsy, as that was her favorite color.

Elizabeth Ann “Betsy” was born on May 17, 1951in Beaumont. She grew up in Beaumont and was a member of the French High School Buffalo Belles Drill Team, where she served as lieutenant. She graduated from French High School in 1969. At the age of 15 at a basketball game, she met a young man who would become her husband of 49 years. Betsy and Robert were married in Beaumont on May 16, 1971.  An avid shopper, she loved a good sale, resale shops and getting Amazon packages. She also loved the color green, magnolia blooms, and lemon desserts. She had four grandchildren, who lovingly called her Bets, whom she was very proud and loved to brag. She loved watching them do what they loved, Haley playing softball, Maggy and Miley dancing on the football field or at recitals, and Blake baking goodies. She was a teacher and director of First Baptist Day School for over 30 years. She taught and influenced many over the years until her retirement in 2017. Her retired years were spent with Robert in Houston. She enjoyed being in Houston during the week and Jasper on the weekends. She is survived by her husband Robert Rhames; daughters Stacy Shultz &husband David, Mandy Seybold &husband John; mother Betty Hamilton; grandchildren Haley, Maggy, Blake, and Miley; a sister Lynne Rivera &husband Reggie; dear friends, Sharon, Becca, Katelyn, Seth; and her “Ya Ya’s”, her high school friends; as well as nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to First United Methodist Church, 329 N. Bowie St., Jasper, Texas 75951 or go to www.fumcjasper.org , click giving and memorials please put Betsy Rhames.