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Betty Jo Martin McGuire, age 92, passed away Monday, June 1, at Pegasus Landing of Round Rock, Texas. She was born April 3, 1934, in Vardaman, MS, to the late Randolf Martin and Loretta Castelman Martin.
After Betty graduated from Batesville High School in 1952, she worked at Pennaco Hosiery, a manufacturing company in Grenada, MS, as a secretary. In October 1956, she met Louis McGuire while he travelled for Southland Tractor. They were married April 7, 1957, in Grenada. Louis and Betty moved to Monticello from Jackson, Mississippi, November 23, 1960. While living in Monticello, Betty joined the Women's Club, served as the secretary of the Drew County Fair and was the Welcome Wagon hostess for several years.
Her hobbies included writing, singing, crocheting, and sewing. She served beside her husband Louis while he was an elder in the Monticello Church of Christ from 1966-2009 and was known for her hospitality. In December of 2024, Betty moved to Austin, Texas, to be closer to her daughter. Betty is preceded in death by her husband Louis McGuire; her brother, James Martin; and her sisters, Carolyn Dreher, Danna Thompson, Patricia Nerren and Myrna Martin.
She is survived by her daughter Tamra Mullen and husband Glen of Lago Vista, TX; granddaughters Meara (Tyson) and Shanley; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, June 13, at Monticello Church of Christ with Paul Mowrer officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery.
