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Submitted by: Martha Reddout

Betty Jean (Hampton) Grisham

May 3, 1938 ~ December 19, 2017 (age 79)

It is with regret that we inform you Betty Jean Grisham, age 79, passed away peacefully early Tuesday, December 19 at Hensley’s Nursing Home. Betty Jean Grisham was born Betty Jean Hampton on May 3, 1938 in Dexter, NM as the first child of Henry Harrison Hampton and Edna May Hampton.

Betty grew up on a farm in Rockwell, Texas where she grew up along with her younger sister. Later in life, her family moved into Alamogordo, NM where she met Joe Bob Grisham and married him in 1965. Betty and Joe Bob moved back to Sayre, OK nine years later. They opened BJ’s liquor store in 1984, and Grisham Rentals in 1995. These establishments helped Jim Bob’s hometown of Sayre to prosper, and fulfilled the couple’s dream of owning businesses in the notorious Beckham County. Betty and Joe Bob were also collectors of Beanie Babies, and as of last count 135.

She is survived by her stepson Joe Bob Grisham, her stepdaughters Dawn Morris and Joreen Knox, and their respective families. Betty is also survived by her sisters Anglen Barlow, Carolyn Hampton, Cathy Scott, Linda Kay Root, and Nancy (David) Hollis, as well as her numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She is predeceased by her parents and husband.

In lieu of flowers, Betty’s family requests that donations be made to Baptist Children’s Home, (P.O Box 629 Portales, NM 88130) where her mother worked for years. The celebration of Betty Jean Grisham’s life will be held at a later date. 

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