Betty was born to Walter and Elizabeth Carter on April 2,1935, in Union City, OK.

Betty was the baby to her seven siblings. Some would say that she was spoiled but she would say that she received much love from everyone. Betty was very outgoing, loved being outside and exploring. Country living was the lifestyle her and her siblings came to know as they grew up in the small town in El Reno, OK.  School was a welcomed change or Betty coming from the farm. She found a new interest. One hobby she acquired was dancing. Betty passed that love of dancing throughout her children and grandchildren.

Betty married early in life to Walter Livingston in El Reno, OK. From Betty and Walter's Marriage Rosa Lee was born. Betty would latter marry George Palmer in which nine more children would be added to her family.

Betty worked in homes doing light housework as well as nursing homes during her children adolescents' years. As her youngest children matured to their high school years. Betty returned to school to take her General Education Development (G.E.D) earning her high school diplomat. She began a career at St. Anthony's hospital which was a monumental accomplishment for her aspiring and adding to her self-worth.

She found a new love for God and an urgency to take her grandchildren to church to pursue a relationship with Jesus Christ. Betty started singing solos in the choir and doing mission work at her local church.

Betty's husband George Palmer Sr. and three children proceeded her home-going, Minister Rosa Lee Livingston-Bishop, Minister Vivian Palmer and Bruce Palmer. Betty left behind seven children, George Palmer, Michael Palmer, Thad Palmer, Sandra Thompson, Minister Peggy Palmer- Webb, Apostle Tony A. Palmer Sr., and Minister Zachary and Elizabeth Palmer as well as a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.