Betty Dawn Weir

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Betty Dawn Perkison Weir, owner of Perkison Jewelry in Daingerfield, Texas, former president of the Daingerfield Chamber of Commerce, former member of the Daingerfield Economic Development Board, and respected retail merchant in the Daingerfield community, passed away peacefully in her home on March 25, 2014 in Daingerfield, Texas at the age of 62 after a 3 year battle with cancer. Born April 9, 1951 in Hope, Arkansas to Truman Perkison and Muriel Kennedy Perkison. Betty Dawn graduated from Daingerfield High School and attended Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches, Texas. Betty Dawn grew up working in her fathers jewelry store which has been in business in Daingerfield since 1953. Eventually, she purchased the business which has been the cornerstone of Daingerfield Main Street Commerce. She successfully ran her business, was nominated for numerous community awards and recognitions, and survived a previous battle with breast cancer; several of those years as a single mother. She became very involved in business and civic projects for Daingerfield and a partner in several businesses in Daingerfield and Lone Star, as well as owning and managing a successful farm in Daingerfield with her husband Timothy Weir. Betty Dawn has proven herself a devoted Christian, an innovative business woman, loving wife, and exceptional mother. Her creativity, determination, and strength have been an inspiration to many lives. Betty Dawn was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Tim; her brother and sister-in-law Bill Perkison and Patricia Dulin Perkison of Georgetown, Texas and their sons; her daughter and son-in-law Leslie Griffin Phillips and Douglas Phillips of Keller, Texas; her son and daughter-in-law Bryan Griffin and Tricia Dadivas Griffin of Allen, Texas; her step-daughter Alison Weir of Rockford, Illinois; and her grandchildren Blake and Bailey Phillips and Lake and Noah Griffin. Visitation and celebration of her life will be held Friday, March 28, 2014, at Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs, Texas from 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held Saturday, March 29, 2014, at the First Baptist Church of Daingerfield, Texas at 10 a.m. with Pastor Don Ross of the First Baptist Church and Reverend Tim Williams of the First United Pentecostal Church officiating.

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  1. We are so sorry for your loss and our prayers are that you will feel God's presence comforting you during your time.

  2. I am SO sorry to hear of this. I met Betty Dawn years ago when we were both in the 'Spirit of Pittsburg' play. What fun she was! Daingerfield has lost a vibrant star and she will be missed by many. My thoughts & prayers are with Tim and the family.Lisa Crain

  3. Wow! So sad to hear this. I used to work at Golden Blessings Senior Citizens Center and Betty Dawn would come in and get a to go tray. She was a sweet lady! Praying for God peace for the family! She is in great hands now!

  4. We will miss Betty Dawn's sweet smile and energetic personality. We are so thankful for the time we had together. "Uncle Bryan", "Aunt Leslie", Tim – we are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. Love, Austin Asia Addison Gar & Cindy

  5. She was a wonderful lady and had many talents and used them. She always had a smile on her face. She will be greatly missed.

  6. My dear angelic BDNana,I remember you telling me "to take care of your baby boy, and be good to each other," 9yrs ago, on our wedding day. I have not forgotten those words. You were right, Bryan is one of a kind, he's the perfect husband, and perfect father, and overall ideal man. He takes care of us, and our hearts, while providing for his family. He is my rock. Thank you for finding him for me. Thank you for all of your blessings. I remember one time, while I was appraising out of my car in the field, you randomly called me and said, "Tricia, I love you, you are such a good daughter in law. Thank you for being a nice daughter in law." I was having a bad morning that day, so for you call me out of the blue to say something so positive from kindness of your own heart was enough to wipe any stress away. Betty Dawn, you were my inspiration, and Bryan always spoke so highly of you. Nothing and no one could compare to his mama. He remembers each and everything you taught him, and is in turn, passing it on to Lake and Noah. They adored you, and I know you adored them too. Thank you so much for being a part of our lives, all of our memories we created, like the times you and Tim came on vacation with us, to San Antonio, and Colorado, to celebrating baptisms and birthday parties. I remember you like to "surprise" us at birthdays by showing up – and when we discovered you made it amongst all the birthday party commotions, I would get so so giddy happy by just you being there! -I understood that was your point- to make us happy in ways like that. You never forgot a single important date in your life. I hope I can develop into a strong spiritual inspiration like you. The Lord Bless you and keep you. We take comfort in knowing you are at peace. We extremely miss you. Hear our prayers, and check in on us. Bryan, Lake, and Noah are doing just fine. I love you, forever and always. Tricia

  7. May you have memories for comfort, friends for support, and family to ease your sadness. The Chemo Girls,Renee,Marge,Laci,Amanda,Pricilla, Debbie,Lynee

  8. Betty Dawn was such a vibrant person, and always had a smile. She was an encouragement to us, and will be missed.

  9. The fact that I'm signing a guestbook because Betty Dawn is gone just hasn't hit me yet. We did everything together in high school – she was my best friend. We went to Hawaii to see Bill and Pat when we graduated high school. We had a ball. We got in trouble at Camp Warnakee in New Braunfels when we ran off with some boys and my folks didn't know where we were. We went to Expo '68 in San Antonio, and got our purses stolen while we were in Dillards. We went camping in Pensacola when Bill and Pat were there and picked up two Coast Guard guys on the beach with a great Mustang. We hung out with Dennis, Jimmie, Johnny, Tommy and all our friends from Class of '69. We thought we were so hot. And now she's gone where there's no pain, just love and peace. I'm looking forwarding to seeing her again. I wonder what you can get into in Heaven?Love,Dinah

  10. A beautiful person and pillar of our community. I remember fondly working at Spurlock's Jewelry in my younger years and even though Perkison's was our competitor, you were always there for any needs or help we ever needed. I got to know you during that time and realized what an angel and blessing you were to all those around you. You will be missed. Praying for peace and comfort for your family in the difficult days ahead. May they hold your memories close to their heart and find joy in those happier days.

  11. I'm so very sorry to hear about your loss. Betty Dawn was an inspiration to many. God be with you in this difficult time.

  12. I am so sorry to learn of Betty Dawn's passing. I loved visiting with her at Music City Texas Theater all those years ago. I will smile when I think of her. Prayers for the family.

  13. Betty Dawn was one of the BEST! May your memories and the love of family and friends give you comfort in the days ahead. Thinking of all of you and keeping you in our prayers.Martha Freeman Moore, Jene Freeman Buckner and Judy Freeman

  14. Dawn was a wonderful, intelligent, delightful person. She always had a smile and a word for anyone. She will be missed so much and we are praying for her family.

  15. Betty Dawn touched my life like no other. What I learned from her changed my life forever. I will miss her deeply.

  16. Betty Dawn was a delight to know. She will be missed and her absence will be felt throughout the community for a long time to come. A beautiful lady, gone all too soon.

  17. I've never known anyone to fight so hard for so long with such a positive outlook and cheerful demeanor. Sleep well, my friend.

  18. Betty Dawns family please accept my sincere condolences. May you be comforted by the hope found in the Holy Bible at Revelation 21:4 which promises that one day the earth will be a place of freedom from pain, mourning, and even death; and the words of Jesus Christ at John 5:28-29 all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out.

  19. I am so sorry to hear of Betty Dawn's passing. I enjoyed knowing her and working with her on the Chamber of Commerce. My sincere condolences to her family.

  20. We will miss you my friend. We know you are in a good place. Hopefully we will be reunited someday.

  21. Betty Dawn was a wonderful friend and classmate. I admired her for her business acumen. I admired her for the fight she had when sick. She is an inspiration to us all. May the Lord bless and keep you forever and ever.

  22. We are saddened to hear of Betty Dawn's passing. She may have been small in stature but her love for her community and passion for life was much bigger than her size. May memories of this Southern spitfire bring peace and comfort to Tim and family.

  23. Leslie and Bryan, we are so sorry for the loss of your mom. She was an awesome lady who will be missed by all. Take comfort in knowing she is in a far better place and you will see her again one day. Love, prayers and good thoughts for you all!

  24. I KNOW IT HURT TO LOSE A LOVE ONE.ONLY TIME WILL EASE THE STING OF DEATH.REACH FOR THE LORD IN PRAYER.HE WILL COMFORT YOU.I WILL PRAY ALSO FOR YOU AND YOURS.GOD BLESS.

  25. I was so sad to hear of Betty Dawn's passing this week. Even though I had not seen her in almost 3 years, I still felt a closeness with her after all of our trips and adventures!Tim, you will be in my thoughts and prayers. May Betty Dawn rest in peace and may God hold you in his hands.

  26. Please accept my sincere heartfelt sympathy for your loss. I remember getting to know Betty Dawn close to twenty years ago during a cruise. She was a lovely person. Tim, my prayers are with you and your family. Margie


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