Betty Grant

Betty Grant, 85, of Avinger, Texas, passed away on May 8, 2014, after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her father, William Chick; her mother, Della Chick; her husband, Herbert Grant; and her brother, John Chick. She is survived by her sister, Mary Miller of Beaumont; daughter, Melissa Holamon and husband Tom Hernandez of Rowlett, TX; sons, Warren and Terry Grant, of Avinger. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Sammi Drew of Hallsville, Staci Grant of Avinger, Josh Grant of Avinger, Katie Holamon of Mansfield, TX, and Hannah Holamon of Rowlett, TX; great-grandchildren, Parker and Peyton Drew of Hallsville, Jayden and Kamden Grant of Avinger, and Ashlyn and Gatlin Grant, also of Avinger. She leaves behind may more relatives and friends. Betty was born in Toledo, Ohio and lived in and around the Chicago, Illinois area. She moved with her family to Pasadena, Texas in 1945, and attended her senior year of high school at Pasadena High. She met Herbert Grant and they married in 1946 and lived in Greens Bayou, Texas until they moved to Avinger in 1954. There they raised three children on 50 acres outside of town. Betty went back to work at Thiokol in Karnack, TX in 1968 and retired in 1991. She enjoyed retirement with her grandchildren, remained active in her church, collected dolls, and searched our garage sales. She was an avid reader, and a great cook. Betty was also a lover of animals, which she showed through the many stray dogs and cats tat she rescued and the birds that she fed. Her generous heart helped and touched many. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at First United Methodist Church in Avinger with Rev. Les Colley officiating. Burial will follow at Avinger Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs. There will be a time of visitation from 7 until 9 Tuesday evening at the funeral home.