Betty Lou Dickens Jackson

Betty Lou (Dickens) Jackson was born May 29, 1935 in Falls County, Texas. She was the daughter of George Dickens, Sr. and Fleter Mae Dickens. She was part of a blended family of 24 children, and held them all very near and dear to her heart. She married Melvin Jackson, Sr. on March 29, 1955 and they were married 56 years. Upon moving to Midland in 1953, Betty worked as a domestic matron for many homes but worked for the Blakemore Family several years. She then transitioned into the customer service industry for the remainder of her occupational career, happily working for Anthony’s, Beall’s and Wal-Mart. She loved greeting and conversing with every customer and many called her “Aunt Betty,” even though they were of no relation. Her smile was infectious and everyone thought they were her favorite. Betty was a passionate seamstress, making many brides’ dreams come true. She also transformed young ladies and young girls into every girl’s fantasy, Cinderella. She stayed up many nights sewing to complete the job, sometimes without compensation. More often than not, she would fix the mistakes of others without the bat of an eye. Betty loved the Lord with her entire being and served him diligently for over 60 years. She joined Alexander Temple Church of God in Christ when she moved to Midland and was quite active on the local, district and state levels. Her love for people led her to the Usher Board Department where she greeted the saints on the local level for over 50 years and on the state level for over 20 years. Betty also enjoyed working in the church kitchen and was known for her culinary expertise and baking skills. She did not wait to be asked if she could do anything in the church or anywhere; if she saw a need, she did it; a motto and creed we have adopted in our family. Betty was predeceased by her parents; brothers, Herman Dickens, Clarence Dickens, Benny Lee Graves, Larry Graves and Earl Graves; sisters, Stella Warren, Annie Smith and Jerald Dean Graves. Left to cherish and honor her memory are her children: Bobby (Evelyn) Hicks, Melvin (Valencia) Jackson, Jr., Deborah Glenn, Michael Jackson, all of Midland, Sheila (Gerald) Wells of Pflugerville, Texas and Tracy (Asad) Jackson-Qawwee of Houston, Texas; siblings, Dorothy Lane, Daisy Dickens, George Dickens, Jr., Catherine Byrd, Joyce Cooper, Robbie Nance, Billy Dickens, James Dickens, Carl Dickens, Martha Jackson, Sharon Dickens, Barbara Grimes, Portia Deloach, Charles Graves and Linda Bailey; 8 grandsons (Pallbearers) and 6 granddaughters; 25 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; God Children, Dawne Marquelle Harris (DonDon), Dacia Lee Mutcherson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, AT Church Family and friends. Viewing is from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, November 18, 2016 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at Faith Temple Church of God in Christ Church at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 19, 2016. Interment will follow at Serenity Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com.,