Cremation services for Betty Sue Lenz-Patzkowsky, 67, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, will be conducted under the care of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Spiro, Oklahoma, with private memorialization by her family and loved ones.

Betty was born on October 28, 1957, in Houston, Texas, to Ray Albert Lenz and Martha (Simmons) Lenz. She passed away on November 21, 2024, in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Betty is survived by her children: daughters Amanda Brewer and husband AJ, Hollis Spears, and Rose Cantrell; sons Raymond Patakowsky and Gaylon Patakowsky and his wife Amber. She also leaves behind her sister, Diana Lenz; brother, Jimmy Lenz; 16 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

A dedicated caregiver, Betty found purpose and fulfillment in her work as a Certified Nursing Assistant, compassionately attending to those in need. Despite the many challenges life presented, Betty’s strength, resilience, and love for her family shone brightly, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew her.

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