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Betty Sue (Kelley) & Raul
Castro "Johnny" Benavidez Sr
Headstone Photo
Erick Cemetery Erick, Beckham County,
Oklahoma
Photos © City of Erick
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Obit for Betty posted by Jo Aguirre
May 24, 1954 - Jul 13, 2026
© Whinery Funeral Service
Betty Benavidez (Kelley) passed away in Jones, OK on July 13, 2026 at the age of
72 years, 1 month, and 19 days.
She was born to William and Joyce Kelley in
Martinez, California on May 24, 1954. The family moved to Oklahoma in 1968,
settling in Erick. That year Betty met Raul Benavidez and the two were married
April 6, 1970 in Wheeler, TX. From this union they had 5 children, Sandy, Donna,
Raul Jr., Melinda, and Aren.
Betty was a homemaker and her greatest joy in life was caring for her family.
She enjoyed cooking, shopping garage sales, going to the casino, and watching
soap operas in her free time. Betty was a fan of carne asada tacos and was
always on the hunt for the best.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Raul Benavidez Sr.; grandson
Justin Benavidez; and granddaughter, Royalty Benavidez.
Betty is survived by her children, Melinda McConnell and husband Tommy, Sandy
Low, Donna Spears and husband Jeff, Raul Benavidez Jr., and Aren Benavidez and
wife Abby; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and
great-great-grandchildren; her dog, Ammo; and many extended relatives and
friends.Viewing
Thursday, July 16, 2026
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Whinery Funeral Service & Cremation Center
403 W Country Club
Elk City, OK 73644
Graveside
Friday, July 17, 2026
9:00AM - 10:00AM
Erick Cemetery
35.187595, -99.853973
Erick, OK 73645
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