Betty Ruth Green, 85, of Big Spring, formerly of Jal, New Mexico, died Friday, August 1, 2014 in a local care facility. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM (MST) Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at the Jal Church of Christ, Jal, New Mexico with Daryl Micham, officiating. Interment will follow at the Jal Cemetery, Jal, New Mexico. She was born August 14, 1928 in Iraan, Texas and married Willie F. \Bill\ Green December 15, 1951 in Iraan, Texas. Betty graduated from Abilene Christian College. She taught school for over 30 years in Crane, McCamey, Ozona and Jal, New Mexico, retiring in 1988. She was a member of the Jal Church of Christ and had taught Sunday School for many years. She is survived by her husband, Willie F. \Bill\ Green of Big Spring; two sons, J. Green and wife, Cheryl of Coahoma and Rodney F. Green of Graham; a daughter-in-law, Linda Green of Denver City; four grandchildren, Lauren Green and husband, Will Liggett of Austin, Russell Green and wife, Misty of Amarillo, Ryan Green of Lubbock and Melissa Owens and husband, Justin of Denver City. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Cody Joiner; and three sisters, Bonnie Robbins, Kathryn Johnson and Pansy Joiner. The family suggests memorials to the Alzheimer's Association, Greater West Texas Chapter, 4400 N. Big Spring St., Suite C-32, Midland, Texas 79705. Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences may be made at: www.npwelch.com,
