Betty Ann Ligon Marlow, 81, of Midland passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2017 in Midland. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 10:30 am at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Midland, 3011 W Kansas ST, presided by the Reverend Jan Reed. There will be a visitation for friends and family Friday, March 3, 2017 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home, 3800 N Big Spring ST.Born October 18, 1935 in Burkburnett (Wichita County) TX. Her parents were Yeuleata Mae Foster and Robert Earl Ligon. Betty graduated from Electra High School, attended Draughon’s Business College, and worked at Electra State Bank. The most important part of her life was the love for her family and extended family. She met and married John Marlow in Electra, TX in 1954. They were happily married for sixty-three years.She was a member of Midland’s St. Luke’s United Methodist Church and loved being a part of the Keystone Sunday School Class where she developed many great and cherished friendships. Betty was very competitive and enjoyed all table games. She was an avid bridge player, both socially and Duplicate, spending many hours at Allison Bridge Center.She loved dancing and belonged to the Ballroom Dance Society, the Country Western Dance Club and the Senior Citizens Bridge and Dance Clubs. Through this, she met and loved many friends we would not have known otherwise.She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Jimmie Ligon and Bobby Ligon (her twin) and his wife Polly, in-laws June and Tommy Thompson, and Bill Elder.She is survived by her husband, John, two sons, Mark, and wife Deborah, Georgetown, TX, Jeff and wife Anglea, Midland, TX, Grandchildren Harmony Szymanski (Stan), Landon Marlow (Casey), Evan Marlow (Alyssa), Michael Marlow (Amanda), Russell Marlow (Diane), Heath Marlow (Sara), Cami Marlow (Jared) and Lexie McDorman, and fourteen great grandchildren, two sisters-in-law, Jean Elder and Nancy Ligon, and many very close longtime friends.The family would like to thank Dr. Raj Patel, Dr. David Watkins, and the staff and nurses of Mabee Center, Manor Park for all of their excellent care for Betty.In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be donated to St. Luke’s United Methodist Church Foundation Fund, AMOS, or a charity of your choice.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made to www.npwelch.com.,
