Bettie Estalene DeFrance, 87, of Abilene, TX, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020 in Abilene. Graveside services were held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Antioch Cemetery with Evangelist Don Thornton officiating.
Bettie was born December 7, 1932 in Mart, TX to parents Parke Walton DeFrance, Sr. and Carrie Adella Tyus DeFrance. She had been a resident of Abilene for 75 years. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by four brothers, Parke DeFrance, Jr., W. T. DeFrance, Billy Joe DeFrance and Charles E. DeFrance; three sisters, Vera Aslin, Marie Wilson and Lillie Tackel.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff and management of the Abilene State Supported Living Center who provided excellent care for Bettie for so many years.
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