Betty Jean Haralson Sikes passed away on August 24, 2023, at the age of 101 years old. Betty was born on August 27, 1921, to Thomas Albert and Willie Pearl Pryor Haralson in Paden, OK.
Betty was the youngest of 15 siblings, all of whom predeceased her along with her parents. She married Harold Lester Sikes on January 28, 1939 in Paden, OK. He passed away in the mid 80’s. Betty traveled around with Harold during his military service and for his work afterwards. Then they settled on a farm in Bethel Acres, OK.
She is survived by Mary Ann Odneal and her husband Jerry and Jackie Lynn Sikes all of Bethel Acres, OK; grandchildren: Tammy Beth Bridie and husband Mark of Houston, TX, and James Mason Odneal of Bethel Acres, OK. She has three great-grandchildren: Chris Odneal and wife Lauren of Shawnee, OK, Ryan Bridie and Shawn Bridie of Houston, TX and one great-greatgranddaughter, Ellie Odneal of Shawnee, OK.
She worked the longest as a grocery store clerk. She was also the custodian for Tecumseh Schools and for Bethel United Methodist Church. She served as Town Clerk for Bethel Acres, OK. She was the Nursery Director for Bethel United Methodist Church for many years.
Betty was member of Paden Missionary Baptist Church in Paden, OK when she was younger. She was also a member of Bethel United Methodist Church and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and AARP.
Services were held August 29, 2023 at Oakdale Cemetery in Paden, OK with Rev. Stephanie Stephens and LaVerna Thiemann officiating under the direction of Walker Funeral Service.
