Betsy Brown Martin

Betsy Brown Martin, 80, went home to her Lord and family this Saturday night, surrounded by her family at home.

Betsy was born December 27, 1942, in Pittsburg, Texas, to William W. Looney and Ruby Lee Davis Looney. She attended Pittsburg High School, where she was a majorette, Band sweetheart, Homecoming Queen and very well thought of in school. After graduation, she married the love of her life, William R. “Bill” Brown on December 30, 1961.

Over the years she raised her children and owned the Mt. Pleasant Roller Rink with Bill. After Bill passed away on November 6, 1999, she continued to own and manage the skating rink with her family Betsy enjoyed traveling with friends and family. She loved family gatherings in her home at holiday time where she could visit will her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Betsy was always very elegant in her dress and humbleness. She was a long time member of Nevills Chapel Baptist Church, where she remained active until she could no longer attend regular services.

She is survived by her husband, Curtis W. Martin; a son, Kenneth Brown and wife, Shonda; daughters, Diane Rowe, Debbie Stansbury and husband, Todd.