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Betty Watkins Pitcock was born Jan. 31, 1953. She entered into eternal rest Aug. 11, 2021. She was born the daughter of Alfred and Gertude Shelton Watkins.

On Mar. 31,1972 she was married at Rover, Missouri to Frank Pitcock. To this union two kids were born, Brent and Travis.

Betty is survived by her husband Frank, West Plains, her mother in law, Jennie Pitcock and 2 sons Brent (Diana) of West Plains, Missouri, Travis (Nellie) of Laquey, Missouri; five grandkids, Zachary Sullivan, Bowling Green, Missouri, Dillion Pitcock and wife Alexis of Republic, Missouri, Haley Pitcock and significant other Jacob Callahan of Pottersville, Missouri, Hayley Bales and significant other Daniel Sapp of Laquey, Missouri, Dustyn Pitcock of West Plains, Missouri and one
great granddaughter Kaitlyn Callahan; one sister Bonnie Myers of Braidwood, Illinois and several neices and nephews.

Betty worked for 45 years at what became known as Invensys. She was always by her husband’s side and never met a stranger.

She is preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Beula Stavros; eight brothers, Seb, Bob, Chet, Elwin, Ted, Don, Duane and Harley Watkins.

Funeral services tor Betty Watkins Pitcock will be held Sunday August 15 at 2:00 p.m., at the Curry Street Church of Christ in West Plains, with Brother Hank Lawrence officiating.

The family will receive their friends from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., Saturday, August 14 at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains.

Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.

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30 Comments

  1. Donna Fox Newberry
    August 12, 2021 @ 12:22 pm

    Frank so very sorry for your loss

  2. Vivian Mitchell
    August 12, 2021 @ 12:54 pm

    Frank, I am so sorry for your loss. Betty came to my beauty shop over the years and I always enjoyed doing her hair. Praying for comfort and peace for you and your family. Honored to have called her my friend.

  3. Amber Redburn
    August 12, 2021 @ 2:03 pm

    Frank and the Pitcock Families,

    Our deepest sympathy to all of you from my parents, Norris/Ivene Cozort, and us on the passing of Betty. At this time we will keeping all of you in our daily prayers/thoughts. May God be with each one of you daily and may He bless all of you.
    In Christian Love,
    Norris/Ivene Cozort
    Tim, Amber(Cozort), and Corby Redburn

  4. RA and Connie Pendergrass
    August 12, 2021 @ 3:41 pm

    Frank and Family….We were saddened to hear about your sweet Betty’s passing. She was a wonderful Christian woman, who will be missed by many. She instilled the love of our Lord to so many children through her many years as a Sunday School teacher. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

  5. Mike and Diana Pace
    August 12, 2021 @ 4:49 pm

    We are very sorry to hear of Betty passing. Our deepest sympathy. Keeping all of her family in our thoughts and prayers.

  6. Dustin W Mahan
    August 12, 2021 @ 5:11 pm

    Frank, Brent, Dustyn Pitcock and families, I’m sorry for the loss of your loved one.

  7. Bobbi watkins- mansell
    August 12, 2021 @ 7:18 pm

    Frank so very sorry for your lost loved aunt betty

  8. Brenda brinkley-Cozbey
    August 12, 2021 @ 7:52 pm

    Frankie….my heart goes out to you and your family…make God bless all of you during this time…..

  9. Janice Bean - Johnston and Jason D. Johnston
    August 12, 2021 @ 8:13 pm

    Prayers are with you Frank and family. She was always a close part of our lives. She will be missed.

  10. Susan Barton
    August 12, 2021 @ 9:34 pm

    Mr. Frank I’m so very sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful wife. Prayers to all of you for peace and comfort.

  11. Pat & Shirley Casey
    August 12, 2021 @ 10:14 pm

    We send our love, prayers and sympathy. You and your family were dear to us when we were at Central.

  12. Hassel and Alice Vandergriff
    August 13, 2021 @ 6:56 am

    Frank and family, we are so sorry for your loss. God bless and comfort you.

  13. Rhonda Jo McGoldrick-Blevins
    August 13, 2021 @ 7:14 am

    So very sorry. May God with his open arms comfort your life
    She had open arms herself for everyone she met. With prayers and hugs for all.

  14. Sharon (Willard) McReynolds
    August 13, 2021 @ 9:29 am

    So sorry for your loss. Prayers to the family.

  15. Joe Tom & Dolores Collins
    August 13, 2021 @ 10:11 am

    Sorry to hear of Bettys passing, she was a wonderful Christian lady, thinking of you Frank, and your family, you are in our prayers.

  16. Marietta Derra
    August 13, 2021 @ 10:43 am

    Frank – I’m so sorry for your loss- my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
    Frank and Marietta Derra

  17. Lindall Mostajo
    August 13, 2021 @ 11:19 am

    Frank, please know how sorry we for the loss of your beautiful wife, Betty. God be with you. Class of 69, Lindall Heselton Mostajo

  18. Diane Robinson(Watkins)
    August 13, 2021 @ 11:34 am

    I will miss Aunt Betty. She was a wonderful woman and a big part of my life.

  19. Gina Lair
    August 13, 2021 @ 9:52 pm

    Frank, Brent, and Travis.
    Sad to hear of your loss. I pray that all of you will find comfort in the Lord as Betty would have wanted. Matthew 6:33 was one of the memory verses she taught me when I was a child. 26 years later she also taught my kids in Sunday School. She was instrumental in the lives of so many young people. I appreciate her service to the work of the Lord and the support your family gave her to allow her to do so. She will be greatly missed.

    • Carolyn Cole
      August 14, 2021 @ 2:03 pm

      Frank & family. I am so sorry for your loss. What a good lady. Bob & I remembered your family through the years. I lost Bob 4 & half years ago. It is a void that will never be filled. God bless you & your families.

  20. Arvil and Sally Hill
    August 14, 2021 @ 8:32 am

    So, so, sorry about the loss of Betty. I remember the many hours we spent on the phone trying to determine how many VBS materials to order and the way she kept the directory up to date. She had a gift of connecting people. God bless you as you go on without her.

  21. Tony Stavros
    August 14, 2021 @ 12:07 pm

    Frank, I am so sorry for you loss. I had Aunt Betty in my thoughts and prayers since hearing she had contracted this deadly virus. My prayers go out to you and your family and may God watch over you all.

  22. Nicole & Steven Barrett
    August 14, 2021 @ 5:34 pm

    We have been so saddened to hear of Betty passing. Her love of all those babies and children through our years of worshipping together is forever in our minds. Praying that you are all finding comfort in God now. Sending love to you all.

  23. Fran Wightman
    August 15, 2021 @ 8:26 am

    I will miss Betty Sue , so very much, she was the rock of this Watkins family , while so many Watkins have passed on there will be a great reunion up there. Prayers for Frank and your family. Love all
    Frannie Watkins Wightman

  24. Jean King Johnson
    August 15, 2021 @ 3:54 pm

    So sorry about Betty,she was a very wonderful person,she seemed like family,we grew up together,and she will be greatly missed.

  25. Hilard Story
    August 15, 2021 @ 6:34 pm

    Frank, we are so upset for your loss. Betty & you were very dear to us. We go to church with your grandson at Brookline in Springfield. Great family. Hillard & Alma Story

  26. Karen Hayes
    August 16, 2021 @ 3:58 pm

    So very sorry for your loss prayers for all your family

  27. Melinda Rhoads
    August 17, 2021 @ 11:53 am

    Frank so sorry to hear about the loss of Betty. She was a wonderful Person. Prayers for you and your family.

  28. Sandy Williams
    August 17, 2021 @ 7:23 pm

    I am so sad to hear of Betty passing. I worked with her for many years and she never passed you without saying something and giving out that big laugh. Prayers for you and your family Frank.

  29. Gloria Cowens
    August 20, 2021 @ 10:22 pm

    Frank so sorry to hear about your loss. I will keep you an your family in my prayers.