Betty Lou Swenson

Betty Lou Lee Swenson, 80, grabbed the golden ring of life's carousel and passed peacefully on December 11, 2018 at Seven Oaks Nursing Home, Bonham, TX., surrounded by her loved ones. Betty was born April 2, 1938 in Denison, TX to William Bradford Lee and Myrtle Bell Lee.

Betty graduated from High School in Denison, TX. She worked for American Petrofina in Dallas, TX for 15 years and the United States Postal Service 14 years before retiring in 2006.

She is survived by sons, Michael Swenson (Alice), Carlton Swenson and Eric Swenson and daughter Daphne Gammons (Rodney). Sister, Janell Kokel (Kenneth) and sister-in -law Mary Lee. She had 4 grandchildren, Candice Cooper (Shawn), Justin Swenson, Kris Gammons (Brianna) and Marvin Swenson, who lovingly referred to her as "Doodaloo" because Betty Lou was just too hard to say. 4 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

She is preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Robert "Leon" Lee, and Cecil Thompson.
Betty was loved and admired by many for her dedication to family, her quick wit and easy smile. She studied art and painted many pictures that were displayed in her home. She also loved to sing and travel the roads. She and Carlton traveled many miles in their adventures.

Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Wise Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to the Lake Fannin Wilderness Park, PO Box 123, Ivanhoe, TX 75447.