Betty Jean HarrisBetty Jean Harris, 71, of Midland, passed away on July 22, 2009. Mrs. Harris will be available for viewing from 9:00 to 10:00 am, Friday, July 24, 2009 at the church. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, July 24, 2009 at First Baptist Church, Iraan with Brother Mike Wright officiating. Interment will follow at Restland Cemetery in Iraan, Texas.Betty Jean Harris was born June 26, 1938, in Gorman, Texas. She was raised in Crane, Texas, by the late Flora Blackwell.She married the late Verl LeRoy Harris on July 7, 1956, in Lovington, New Mexico. They raised one son and two daughters in Iraan, Texas. They both worked for the Iraan-Sheffield School District. Betty retired from the Iraan-Sheffield School District. She then moved to Midland to be close to her children and grandchildren. Betty lived at Saddle Ridge Lodge where she enjoyed long walks and feeding the birds. Betty was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother.Betty is survived by her son, Mike Harris of Crane, Texas, her daughters, Verla and her husband, Mike Turner of Gardendale, Texas and Trisha Copeland of Midland, Texas. Betty is also survived by four grandchildren, Michael Harris of Crane, Texas, Trevor and Kody Turner of Gardendale, Texas and Chelsea Copeland of Midland, Texas.Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Verl LeRoy Harris, her mother, Flora Blackwell and her brother, Joe Blackwell.The family wishes to thank her caregivers, Linda Love and Hospice of Midland.In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be sent to Hospice of Midland, PO Box 2621, Midland, TX 79702 or to a charity of the donor's choice.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com,