BETTY JEAN MABERRY

LAMAR- Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Daniel Funeral Home for Betty Jean (McArthur) Maberry, 94, Lamar, who died Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery.

A visitation will be held at the funeral home prior to the service, beginning at 9:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested and made payable to The Gideons International or the Lamar Methodist Church, in care of the funeral home.

Condolences may be shared at www.dfhlamar.com.

Survivors include two sons and their wives, Alan and Carol Maberry and Mark and Pam Maberry; six grandchildren, Shawn and wife Leslie, Nathan and wife Beckie, Melinda and husband Joe, Dustin and wife Melinda, Jordan and wife Elie, Miranda and Amanda; 11 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren, with two more on the way.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Herb McArthur; two sisters, Marie Kirby and Vida Morrison and her beloved husband Tom, who she was married to for 72 years.

Mrs. Maberry was born April 14, 1929, in Dade County, to Thomas Bertrand “Bert” and Gertrude (Farmer) McArthur. She attended Lockwood High School until marrying Tom Maberry on Oct. 28, 1944, while he was home on a 10 day furlough during World War II.

The two made their home in Lamar after he returned from war. Mrs. Maberry dedicated 44 years of service to Barton County State Bank, starting her career as a teller and then serving as an officer for many years before retiring in 1994, while proudly raising her two sons, Alan and Mark. She was a faithful member of Lamar Methodist Church, actively participating in the United Methodist Women’s group, the Fidelis Sunday School class and the Ester Circle. She generously devoted much of her retirement caring for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom she adored.

Exhibiting her profound love for the Lord, she embraced a daily reliance on Jesus, seeking His guidance in every facet of her life. A devout believer and disciple, she openly shared her faith with family, friends and even strangers. Mrs. Maberry and husband Tom found immense joy serving the Gideon organization, where she actively participated in the Gideon’s Women’s Auxiliary and offered prayers and shared their steadfast faith with others.

Mrs. Maberry adored her family and demonstrated her immense love by providing a heartfelt lunch for them every Sunday for over three decades. She always appreciated a visit, no matter the time of day and her guests, especially her grandchildren, were always treated to their own “Grandma-made favorite”. She made every holiday a special occasion because she delighted in being with her family. Her legacy of faith, generosity and sincere family adoration will be greatly missed and forever cherished.