Betty Lou Knox was born on September 24, 1952, in Marietta, Oklahoma, to the late Judge Albert, Sr., and Ethel Lee Duncan. During her childhood she was raised in Hollis, Oklahoma, where she received her elementary education. She later moved to Okmulgee, where she
received her GED and later pursued a career in the bakery field.

Upon getting her GED, she attended culinary school and received a baking degree. She started working at the Walmart in Okmulgee in the bakery department in 2003. After many years of working, Betty was able to retire from Walmart after 17 years of service. Betty lovingly raised three daughters. She also later in life raised her granddaughter, Makea. She cared for her mother and sister when they became ill until their
deaths.

In 1975, she became a member of the Pentecost Church of Jesus Christ in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. She was an active member of the church and enjoyed traveling to the headquarters convocation held in Phoenix, Arizona. Sister Betty Knox will truly be missed by those who knew her.

Mrs. Betty Knox, an Okmulgee resident, in her 70th year of life peacefully left this life for Life Eternal on, Friday morning, June 9, 2023, with her loving family by her side.

Preceding her in death are her parents, two sisters, two nephews, a great-nephew, and five brothers.

Those left to cherish her life of dedication are her three daughters, Edna Knox and Sheila Knox of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, and Gloria Knox of Tulsa, Oklahoma; three sisters, Mary, Edna, and Blondie; one brother, Andy Joe; four nephews and one niece; six grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren; and a host of great-nieces, nephews, church family and friends. Betty will be missed dearly by her entire family.

You may visit Ms. Knox, as she slumbers in sweet repose at the Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors, Inc., Chapel of Peace on Thursday, June 15, 2023 between the hours of 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM.

The funeral cortege will depart from the funeral home on Friday morning, June 16, 2023 at 9:45 AM and procession the the Woodlawn Cemetery to share in a Graveside Ceremony beginning at 10:00 AM.  Elder Greg Knox Sr., will Preside.  The Christian Committal rite will be rendered followed by burial.