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Betty Jean Willie

November 26, 1928

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January 24, 2023

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Betty Jean (Fox) Willie of Cape Coral, Florida, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, with her son and daughter-in-law by her side. Betty Jean was born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, to Lex and Mary Fox on November 26, 1928.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lex and Mary (Hicks) Fox; father of children, Jonas Willie; sisters, Gwendolyne Pack and Kathleen Dees; and brother, Lex Fox.

She is survived by her daughter, Janis Woods (husband Paul Woods) of Hawaii; son, Jonas Willie (wife Janet Willie) of New York; brothers, Sequoyah Fox and Quentin Fox; grandchildren, Wendy Marks (husband Ikaika Marks), and Jessica Keller (partner Andrew Vant); great grandchildren (her “precious angels”), Darriene Marks, Kamryn Marks, Landon Keller, Peyton Keller, Pyper Keller; and countless friends she considered family.

Betty Jean, “BJ”, was a dedicated member of the Church of the Nazarene. Born a Native American, she was a proud member of the Cherokee Indian Nation. BJ made a career for herself as a manager for a major cosmetic company. Betty Jean was a beautiful, selfless woman who dedicated her long life to family, friends, and her church. She was loved by so many and will be deeply missed by us all.

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Fred and Sharon Meyer says:

16 Jul 2024

We've only just found out of the passing of our beloved BJ.

"When the evenin' shakes are fallin' at the closin' of the day, and I'm sittin' here and weary just a passin' time away
There's a thought that's goin' to cheer me when I'm feelin' kind of blue, just a little prayer of gratitude for crossin' paths with you.
So I'm givin' you this message just just because I wata say that I'm glad that God arranged it so that I might pass you way.
Just to see you and to know you makes my sky a bit more blue, and I'm a bit more happy since crossin' paths with you."

We were very close friends with the lovley BJ during her years in California. She was matron of honor in our wedding and was a beautiful, grandmother figure to our daughters. We danced together, had many gatherings with her many friends during those years. She was always our joy and we missed her terribly when she moved to Florida. We will treasure every memory of her, she was truly a blessing and enriched our lives as we are sure she did for the many lives she touched.
Janice Radford lit a candle:

08 Feb 2023
Janice Radford says:

08 Feb 2023

I met BJ through my mother (Gertrude Russell). They shared lots of fun times, church, and both were born the same year. BJ was a very special, kind hearted, Christian lady. It didn't matter how she felt or what was going on, when asked how she was, her comment was always "I am so blessed." I was indeed blessed by knowing BJ and having her in my life. You are now blessed at the throne of God, my precious friend ❤️
Jan Woods posted an image:

01 Feb 2023

In memory of Three Sisters, Mom, Aunt Kathleen, and Aunt Gwendolyne
Justin and Ellen says:

30 Jan 2023

Miss Betty became our very first friend when we moved to Florida. Then she became a family to us. She loved so many and was loved by many. Miss Betty loved the Lord and she was thankful and grateful for everyday. We miss her and are grateful for the gift of her love and friendship.
Diane Caruso lit a candle:

30 Jan 2023
Carole Dillehay says:

30 Jan 2023

Betty Jean was our friend from the day we first met her... In the recent past, my husband and I spent many fun hours with Betty Jean... church, meals at our house and restaurants on Thursdays. She called us everyday ! She was an inspiration to be around ...and shared many stories with us.. Our entire family loved her including our grandchildren.. We really miss her and will never forget her !
Sherry Fox Taylor says:

30 Jan 2023

Aunt Betty Jean did not live close geographically, and we were not close in age, but we maintained connection through the years. I followed her footsteps in selling Avon and she gave me some of her “antique “ products that she had collected. I loved getting letters from her and she shared pictures of ancestors with me. I’m guilty of not answering her last letter to me and I regret that. She will definitely be missed!