Bettye J Childs was born March 9, 1932 to Melvin and Jessie Coleman Childs in Guthrie, Oklahoma. She is preceded in death by both parents, sister Cholly Mae Roper, twins brother and sister; Raymond Swift and Ramona Swift. She attended elementary and high school in Guthrie, Oklahoma and graduated from Faver High School. Bettye was a faithful member of Second Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Dr. Leonard Gray. She leaves to cherish her memory four sisters, Myrtle Hatchett, Norissa Barber, Ruth Owens, Carolyn Swift. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and special friends.