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Betty was a member of Palestine Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School for many years and enjoyed reading and crocheting.
She is survived by her son, Mark Dotson & wife, Taiwana; her daughter-in-law, Ester Dotson; brothers, James "Jimmy" Tester, Danny Paul Tester as well as ten grandchildren.
A special thanks to her caregivers, Haley Andrews and daughter-in-law, Taiwana Dotson for their loving care.
The family will receive friends beginning at 10 AM on Friday, August 15, 2025 at Palestine Baptist Church and a funeral service will follow at 12 noon with Rev. Jackie Carver & Pastor David Janney officiating. Interment will follow in the Palestine Church Cemetery.
Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Vicki Justus Stacy
August 15, 2025
With all of you in prayer.
We wish we could be there. Betty was not only family but a special dear friend.
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