Betty Pinkston

Betty June Pinkston, 88, of Waco, went home to be with The Lord on May 3, 2015. Visitation will be at 10 a.m., Friday, May 8, with a Memorial Service to follow at 11 a.m., at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive.
Betty was born in Dallas, on May 19, 1926, to Clifford and Beuna Jacob. She married Jack Pinkston, her loving husband, on February 25, 1950. She worked as a secretary and payroll clerk for various companies in Houston for over 30 years. In semi-retirement, she enjoyed being the church secretary at Long Point Baptist Church. Like many her age, she never received a high school diploma, but she was always determined to complete her education. At the age of 65, she earned her GED.Betty and Jack were long time members of Spring Woods Baptist Church in Houston and then active members of Dorcas Wills Baptist in Trinity, and later, First Baptist San Marcos. For their short time in Waco, they have been members of Meadowbrook Baptist. Betty always enjoyed singing in the church choir, and working in the library. In retirement, she loved to travel and perform with the gospel singing group, The Steel Magnolias. She will be remembered for her sweet smile and kind spirit, strong work ethic, and love of her family.
She was preceded in death by both parents; and her sister, Jewell Cameron.
Survivors include her husband, Jack; one daughter, Robin Hines and her husband, Mark; three grandchildren, Kristen, David, and Kayla; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A special thanks to the members of Meadowbrook Baptist Church Senior Care Ministry, the staff of Wesley Woods Health and Rehabilitation Center, Reliable Home Health Care, and the Visiting Angels. "Neither life nor death can separate us from the eternal love of our God who saves us." Ro. 8:38