Betty Jean Wisecarver came into this world on November 5th, 1933, in Decatur, Arkansas. She sadly passed away peacefully on November 27, 2023, shortly after celebrating her 90th birthday. Betty was the second-born child, with four brothers, Jack Jr., Donald, Roy and Jessie. To parents, Jack Earl and Helen May Wisecarver from Decatur, Arkansas. She enjoyed growing up in a rural town but also spent part of her childhood in Tucson, Arizona. In high school, Betty played basketball and was crowned Homecoming Queen, her future husband was Homecoming King. Shortly after high school graduation, Betty married her high school sweetheart Carl Ray Reed in 1951 and they were happily married for sixty years. The two moved to Wichita, KS to start their new life together. They welcomed three children, Dennis was their firstborn, then Janet and Phillip was their last child. Betty, an accomplished homemaker, furthered her education by taking night courses to become an accountant.
In 1969, the Reed Family left Wichita and moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma where they settled for the remainder of their lives. Betty loved giving back to her community and she loved to sing, especially with her friends. Betty sang and played the piano while participating in Baptist Church studies where she would meet like-minded people who shared her giving spirit. Betty contributed volunteer hours for Tulsa's St. Francis Hospital and unselfishly spent hours packing food for Meals on Wheels. Anyone who knew Betty would know she was a gifted homemaker who mastered her skills to sew......literally anything! Her handmade quilts and elaborate needlework projects were executed with love and precision. Betty won first place in many craft shows as well as cooking contest she participated in.
Betty was predeceased by her parents Jack Earl and Helen May Wisecarver. Brothers Jack Junior, Donald and Jessie, as well as her beloved husband Carl Ray Reed. Betty is survived by her brother, Roy (Shelly) Wisecarver of Bentonville, AR. Sons Dennis (Patricia) Reed of New Salem, NC, Phillip (Ellen) Reed of Dickinson, TX, and daughter, Janet (the late John Coffee Harris III) of Jenks, OK. Betty is also survived by the many grandchildren and great-grandchildren who brought tremendous joy to her heart. Janet's children, Julie Dyson with children, Madelyn Kelso, Rachel and Reed Dyson. Kristi (Michael) Mayopoulos with children, Hannah and Hadley. Betty's son Phillip's Children, Mandy (Ryan) Oxford, their children, Cameron and Zachary. Candace (Brendan) Blowey.
Betty's children have requested a celebration of life be held in her honor. We request all of Betty's loved ones to join us in celebrating her beautiful life at Moore Funeral Home-Southlawn Chapel, located, at 9350 E.51st on Monday Dec. 11th, 2023 at 1:00 PM. Visitation on Sunday Dec. 10th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Moore's Southlawn 918-663-2233 share memories at www.moorefuneral.com