Osage County, Oklahoma, Obituary:  Betty Jo Endress

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The Hominy News - Progress
P.O. Box 38, Hominy, Okla 74035
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The Hominy News - Progress
Vol. 38, No. 48
Wednesday November 27, 2002
 
Bettie Jo Endress was born Dec. 9, 1936 in El Reno to Ed and Gertrude Ellis 
Tinsley.  On Nov. 19, 2002 she entered into rest.  She was 65 years of age.

Bettie married Don Endress on Aug. 1, 1964 and they moved to Hominy in 1965.  
Bettie worked hard her whole life raising her family and working outside of the 
home.  Bettie was the Medical Records Supervisor at Hominy Hospital for 20 
years.  During her time at the hospital she also worked as Administrator for a 
brief period.  She also worked as the Medical Records Supervisor at Dick Conner 
Correctional Center for about 17 years.  She enjoyed and was very active in her 
church, Church of the Nazarene in Hominy.  She will be missed dearly by her 
family and friends.

Bettie is survived by her husband of the home, three daughters Barbara Philippe 
of Parker, CO, Debra Tull of Cushing, Donna Graham of Richmond, Missouri, five 
sons Michael Endress of St. Peters, Minnesota, Bobby Endress of Moore, Darrell 
Endress of Sperry, Don Endress Jr. of Hominy, Jason Endress of Claremore, two 
brothers Coy Tinsley of Seneca, Missouri, Bill Tinsley of Hominy, two sisters 
Nova Hotarie of Fort Gibson, Bobbie Metzger of Hominy, and 12 grandchildren.

Bettie was preceded in death by her parents.

Services for Bettie were held at 10:30 a.m. Sat. Nov. 23, 2002 at The Church of 
the Nazarene in Hominy.  Pastor Harold Johnson officiated.  Carl Brown, Randy 
Carter, Randy Dailey, John Griffin, Bryant Brown, and Timothy Shadlow served as 
Casket Bearers.  Vocalist was Steve Tilley and Pianist was Willa Mae Noel.  
Interment following church service at A. J. Powell Memorial Cemetery in Hominy.  
Service arrangements were under the direction of Powell Funeral Home.
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