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Wednesday, June 30, 2010 Betty Jo [Brown] Biggs Betty Biggs 84, of Elgin, OK, left us to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and other dearly departed friends and family on March 30, 2016. Betty Jo was born to Vernie Lee and Sara Ellie Brown January 14, 1932 in Cyril Oklahoma where she lived, graduated High School and married Charles William Biggs of Fletcher in 1952. After she and Charles raised their two sons, Craig and Ricky, Betty went on to receive her Bachelors Degree in Education from the Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts in Chickasha in 1972. After her student teaching Betty and Charles moved to Elgin where she took a position with the Elgin Public School system as a Special Education Reading teacher at the high school in 1974. Betty may be best remembered as the beloved `Mrs. Biggs' or `Grandma Biggs' to hundreds of students. She was voted Teacher of the Year in 1993. Mrs. Biggs was an avid Elgin sports fan traveling the state to cheer her students on wherever they may have gone. As senior sponsor for 11 years, [1975, '77, '78, '79, '80, '81, '82, '83, '84, '88 and 1994] she kept her seniors on task and supported to ensure they all had the best senior year experience possible. Still to this day wherever `Mrs. Biggs' went she was sure to run into an appreciative student or student family member who remembered her well. Betty made sure ALL her students knew they were loved and cared for and she did everything in her power to help them succeed. Betty's devotion to her husband, Charles and her family has been a shining example of a truly godly woman. In all of their years together, Charles can't ever remember Betty having a negative word to say towards anyone and her loving attitude showed wherever she went. Whether Betty was with family, friends, students, colleagues or her `Ya-Ya' Girlfriends, Betty was sure to bring joy and laughter to every event! Her signature gift of joy, showed through her smiling, laughter and joking in spite of the many health challenges she faced. Betty from the age of a young girl overcame physical pain and emotional challenges through her faith and incredible fun sense of humor. She remains an inspiration to a myriad of people even to this day! Married for 64 years, Betty is survived by her husband Charles Biggs; sons and wives, Craig and Kathy Biggs of Elgin, Ricky and Diane Biggs of Lawton; grandchildren and spouses Tanner and Kaci Biggs, Tayler and Daniel Reynolds and Caitlin Biggs, Rhiannon Biggs, Steven and Kristie Bolan; great grandchildren Kennedy Biggs, Drydin Reynolds, Talan Reynolds, Cadeon Biggs, Gavin Bolan, Hallye Bolan and Haggen Bolan. Also her sister Doris Kemp of Cyril, brother Lavonne and wife Norma Brown of Norman, and brother Venson and wife Sam Brown of Bangkok. Betty is preceded in death by her parents Vernie and Ellie Brown, Sister Roseva Halphen and grandson Andy Bolan. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 2nd at 11:00 A.M. at the First Baptist Church of Cyril with Pastor Donny Crittendon officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Cyril Funeral Home. |
Panzie Jane [Blaine] Biggs Panzie Jane Blaine Biggs, age 80 of Lubbock, TX, went to join the love of her life, Richard Biggs in a heavenly reunion on March 1, 2014. Panzie was born on July 20, 1933 to James and Velma Blaine of Snyder, OK. After graduating from Oklahoma College for Women in 1953, she married Richard and began a full career of teaching school. Panzie's love for teaching touched so many students and fellow teachers for over 25 years. Panzie had the most beautiful blue eyes and infectious smile that lit up a room. Panzie loved spending time with her family and friends. She was the biggest fan at her grandchildren's sporting events and activities. She enjoyed traveling, shopping, gardening, and going out to eat. She was active in her church, retired teachers, and Life Long Learning at Texas Tech. On game days, you can bet Panzie had on her red and black in support of her Red Raiders. Panzie lived a rich, healthy, full life. She is survived by her children Penny Creech of Pyote, TX and husband Harol, Jill Hollowell of Dallas, TX and husband Jason and Jim Biggs; grandchildren Bristen, BreAnn, Lacee, and Kylie Creech and Kaden and Kameron Hollowell; sisters Velma Reser and husband Norman, Barbara Smith and husband Gene, and Jimmie Marshall; mother-in-law Emily Biggs; along with many nieces and nephews and her four-legged companion Sugar. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her sister Panatha Callahan and husband Roger, brother-in-law Clyde Marshall and sister-in-law, Donita Lilly and husband Richard, and father-in-law Dick Biggs. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 5th, at Cyril Church of Christ in Cyril, OK. Burial will follow at the Celestial Gardens in Cyril under the direction of the Fletcher Funeral Home. |
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