Elizabeth J. Givens

Elizabeth Betty J. Givens, entered into eternal rest on October 21, 2014.

Betty was born to Arthur Bud Newton and Lucille Lightbourne Newton in Brownsville, Texas in 1930. She married the love of her life, John Ernest Givens, Jr., in 1948.

Betty was a dutiful Air Force wife 28 years, and moved with her growing family throughout the U.S., including spending 4 years in the Philippines. The family settled back in Brownsville in 1968. Bettys greatest treasure was having a house full of children.

In 1970, Betty started her first business, The Village Hut Grocery. Later, she ventured into various clothing businesses. She loved her busy, working life and had no intention of retiring.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, John an infant daughter, Katherine two sons, Larry and Roger her parents and siblings, Arthur Sonny Newton Jr. and Mellie Newton.

Betty is survived by eleven children: Laura Alan Duval, Johnny Givens III, Debbie John Kilroy, Patty Johnny Burns, Philip Givens, Cynthia Buster Armstrong, Peter Janie Givens, Ellie Stevenson, Liz De La Fuente, Geraldine Mike Hufham, and Valerie Chris Heyse twentyeight grandchildren eleven greatgrandchildren and one that is on the way a sister Cornelia Masso and numerous nieces, nephews, and other extended family members.

Visitation will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in the East Chapel at DarlingMouser Funeral Home with the recitation of the holy rosary scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Friday evening at DarlingMouser. The Funeral Mass is scheduled for 12 Noon on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1200 Lincoln St. Committal services will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park.

Serving as pallbearers are her sonsinlaw: Alan Duval, John Kilroy, Johnny Burns, Buster Armstrong, Mike Hufham, and Chris Heyse.

The family would like to thank Dr. Karkoutly and the wonderful staff at Solara Hospital.

Visitation

DarlingMouser Funeral Home
945 Palm Blvd.
Brownsville, TX  78520
Friday, October 24, 2014
3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Service

Rosary

DarlingMouser Funeral Home
945 Palm Blvd.
Brownsville, TX  78520
Friday, October 24, 2014
7:00 P.M.

Mass

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
1200 Lincoln
Brownsville, TX  78521
Saturday, October 25, 2014
12:00 Noon

Cemetery

Buena Vista Burial Park
5 McDavitt Blvd.
Brownsville, TX  78521