Bettye Madge Partridge, age 77, died August 15, 2013 at her home near Leesville. She was born in Pasadena, Texas on July 28, 1936. Bettye was preceded in death by her parents, Myra Gladys Woodland and Albert Wendell Arnold; and her husband, Frank Partridge. She is survived by her children: Carolyn Billings and husband, Mark; John Partridge and wife, Julie; her sister, Irma Lewis; two grandchildren: Brandon Hamm and wife, Deanna; Michael Byrd; five great-grandchildren: Frank Hamm, Cameron Byrd, Tyler Byrd, Kayla Byrd, Kaylie Byrd; a special friend, Connie Difabion; as well as numerous cousins and many friends.

Bettye graduated from Southwest Texas State Teachers College in San Marcos, TX on the 25th day of May 1958 with a Bachelor of Science in Education. She married Frank on June 27, 1959 in Harris County. They were married for 32 years and for the majority of that time resided on a ranch in Leesville where they raised crossbred cattle. Bettye taught Biology, Physical Education, and Coached for 15 years. She also worked for Pioneer Refinery in Nixon, TX as an office manager. She loved the ranch and all the animals that came with it.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, August 24, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the Leesville Methodist Church with the Rev. Terry Davis officiating. Her College Sorority Sisters will serve as Honorary Pallbearers. Memorial contributions may be made to the Seguin Outdoor Learning Center, Guadalupe Valley Hospice, or the American Cancer Society (Seguin Chapter, c/o Jeanette Siltmann).

Arrangements by Finch Funeral Chapel, LLC, of Nixon (830) 582-1521.

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