Bettye Jean Minnett

Bettye Jean Wehrum Minnett, of Chickasha, OK, died on September 16, 2019 in Ardmore Oklahoma. Bettye was born in Memphis, TN on November 19, 1930, to Fanny (Allen) & Herman Wehrum.  She was married to Dr. John B. Minnett on September 16, 1950 in Memphis Tennessee and moved to Chickasha. She was an active member of Holy Name Catholic Church. A homemaker her entire life, Bettye was a strong supporter of activities at St. Joseph Academy.  She served as a Brownie leader and was a Cub Scout Den Mother.  She was an active member of the Chickasha community, enjoyed bridge and was active in several bridge groups.  She was a long-time member of PEO.

She is survived by son, Bill Minnett and wife Karna, of Parker, Colorado; daughter, Mita Bates and husband Bob, of Ardmore; a son-in-law, Randal Polk, of Oklahoma City; and a sister, Trudy Johnston, of Columbus, MS. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Minnett, a daughter, Jeanne Polk; as well as her sister, Carol Garbuzinski and brother Bill Wehrum. Bettye had ten grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Chickasha Mobile Meals or The Lions Club of Chickasha.