Betty Jean Lyons

Dec. 31, 1932 - Oct. 22, 2017

BURLEY – Betty Jean Scott Lyons, 84, returned to her heavenly home on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017.

Betty was born to George Curtis Scott Sr., and Avo Ledbetter Scott on Dec. 31, 1932, in the family home in Peytonsburg, Kentucky, located on the Kentucky/Tennessee border. She was the fourth of seven children. After graduating high school, Betty attended two years of college studying business. She traveled to Idaho to visit her sister in 1956. She found a job in Idaho and it was here she met her tall, dark, and handsome love, Earl Dean Lyons. They were married Jan. 27, 1957. She was mother to six children who loved her dearly. She was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Sept. 13, 1960, and she and Earl were sealed for time and all eternity in the Idaho Falls Temple on Nov. 18, 1967. Betty served in every auxiliary organization of the Church and was know for her dedication, hard work, and testimony. She was fiercely dedicated to home and family which came from her love of her Savior, Jesus Christ and His Gospel.

Betty is survived by her children, Toni Lee, Sandra (Dave) Ward, Thomas (Connie) Lyons, Gregg (Erin) Lyons, Rebecca (Bruce) Pincock, and Teresa (Wilford) Birth; one brother, Jack (EvaNell) Scott; two sisters, Ruth Crawford and Mary Etta (Donald) Sherrell; and her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sisters, Ollie Houghtaling and Joyce Witham; one brother, George C. Scott Jr.; and a grandson, Quinton Fry.

A visitation for friends and family will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, at Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley. A private family burial will be at Pleasant View Cemetery.

The family expresses their sincere appreciation to Parke View Rehabilitation and Care Center and Cassia Regional Hospital for the love and compassionate care shown to our dear mother.