e married on July 14, 1978. They later moved to Bedford where she began working for St. Timothy Cumberland Presbyterian Church as a secretary. She retired in August of 1998 after 17 years of service. Betty was also an active member of the Bedford Citizens' Fire Academy Alumni Association.
She is preceded in passing by her parents; brother, Clayton Laing Burleson; sister, Mineta Burleson Downes; and husband, William A. Merrell.
Survivors: She is survived by her sons, Stuart W. Grant and wife, Keri of Colleyville, and Clayton C. Merrell and wife, Brandy of Keller; granddaughters, Morgan Merrell and Isolde Merrell; and grandson, Samuel Grant.