Bettye Lou Killham, 86, of North Platte joined her heavenly father and awaiting loved ones on January 24, 2019.

Bettye was born in Alleene, Arkansas to Eugene and Buelah Scarborough on February 27, 1932. At the age 15 she moved to Pacifica, California. There she married Robert L. Killham and to this union came a daughter, Karen and a son, Ricky. Bettye had a successful career with AT&T and retired after 30+ years.

In 2010 Bettye settled in Nebraska to be with her grandchildren. Bettye was a woman of faith and had a strong relationship with God. She enjoyed dancing, cooking, reading, watching old movies and spending time with her family. Her positive way of thinking, good sense of humor, contagious smile and wise words will be missed greatly.

Bettye is preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Buelah, son Ricky Lee, sisters Marle Zarnock and Rachel Reed, brothers Calvin and Kelsey Scarborough, (ex) husband Robert Killham, and father and mother in-law Guy and Ellen Killham.

She leaves behind her daughter and best friend, Karen of North Platte, A sister, Lena Brooks of AZ, granddaughters Lori (Brent) Luft, Jessica (Scott) Hernandez, Ricci (Dana) Foster, Faith (Zach) Killham, 16 great grandchildren all of North Platte and nieces and nephews.

A private service will be held at a later date. Online condolences can be submitted at carpentermemorial.com