Betty Jean Clingenpeel was born on June 12, 1922 in Bexar County, Texas. She married Lieutenant John Edward Fitzgibbon on her twenty-first birthday. John was stationed at the Laredo Gunnery School, and was a B-24 Pilot during WW II.
Betty, a life long resident of Laredo, passed away on September 26, 1980, at the Brooke Army Medical Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.
A Rosary took place at Jackson Funeral Home in Laredo, Texas on September 28 at 7:00 in the evening. Mass was officiated by Father Charles McNaboe the following morning at St. Patrick Catholic Church, and was attended by 350 mourners. Burial was at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Laredo.
Betty was an artist. As a child and teen she was a student of ballet, piano, and the violin. She was also a beautiful swimmer. Betty loved animals and Children.
She attended Oklahoma Women's University in Stillwater, & Texas State College for Women in Denton, Texas, majoring in Home Economics and Fashion Design. She was a skilled seamstress, tailor, and costume designer.
Betty was presented to society in Laredo's first Colonial Ball organized in 1939 by the Society of Martha Washington, a unique multicultural tradition that continues today with a week of celebrations. She later served the society as costume designer and Mistress of the Wardrobe.
Betty volunteered for community service as a member of the Nurse's Aid Corps during World War II. A tireless volunteer, she received awards from the American Red Cross, Pan American Round Table, and served on the Executive Committee of the Laredo TB Association. She served on the Board of several organizations. She was a Cub Scouts & Boy Scouts Den Mother, and a dedicated mother and supportive wife to her husband, who was a trial lawyer, Webb County Attorney, and active in local, state and national politics.
Betty Jean was survived by her husband John, of 37 years, son John Edward Fitzgibbon, Jr. (wife Connie) of Laredo; daughter Janice Fitzgibbon Hughes (husband Thomas Hughes, Jr. MD) of Austin; and grandchildren Julie Farlow of Houston, Heather Fitzgibbon of Laredo, and Trey and Jennifer Hughes of Austin.
Below are the Eulogy and prayer given at her funeral. In a few simple words, Father McNaboe sketches Betty Jean exactly as people remember her – kind, gentle, doing good quietly. She was beautiful, on the inside and out.
EULOGY
We are here today, relatives, friends, some strangers to each other, united by a common purpose… not to mourn but to give grateful thanks for the privilege we each had to know, work with, play with, or simply be loved by Betty Fitzgibbon. Each of us treasures his or her own memory.
Betty was a lover of animals, children, flowers, with a love of growing things. She was a true friend to many young and old people alike who are here today because they remember her with thanks.
She was never too busy or too tired to work with her many charities or to help a friend or person in need. Betty Fitzgibbon gave endless volunteer hours, championing the poor and needy, nursing the sick, and sharing her creative abilities within the community.
She maintained friendships with people world wide and was known for her written letters, thoughtful notes and being a listener to so many.
She is remembered by her family and friends for creating very special birthday and holiday celebrations for family and friends. Her artistic talent for painting, designing and sewing exquisite costumes and clothing for family, friends and organizations has been captured in photographs as archived memories of those people and places.
She loved her family and was so proud of them. They remember her as always holding up goodness, loyalty and friendship.
PRAYER
Lord, accept our thanksgiving for the privilege you afforded us to have known and loved Betty Fitzgibbon. Thank you for showing us by her example that loving concern for all of our fellow human beings is truly the way to show our appreciation to you who has given us all things and made all things possible. Let her strength and courage be an inspiration to all of us.
Lord, use us as you did Betty Fitzgibbon to fulfill your purpose. Help us to keep ourselves open to your guidance and your will. And once again, thank you for letting us all have these wonderful memories of Betty and with more love in our heart because we knew her.
Amen.
Please click on Photos section of her spouse's Memorial for more information.
Betty, a life long resident of Laredo, passed away on September 26, 1980, at the Brooke Army Medical Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.
A Rosary took place at Jackson Funeral Home in Laredo, Texas on September 28 at 7:00 in the evening. Mass was officiated by Father Charles McNaboe the following morning at St. Patrick Catholic Church, and was attended by 350 mourners. Burial was at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Laredo.
Betty was an artist. As a child and teen she was a student of ballet, piano, and the violin. She was also a beautiful swimmer. Betty loved animals and Children.
She attended Oklahoma Women's University in Stillwater, & Texas State College for Women in Denton, Texas, majoring in Home Economics and Fashion Design. She was a skilled seamstress, tailor, and costume designer.
Betty was presented to society in Laredo's first Colonial Ball organized in 1939 by the Society of Martha Washington, a unique multicultural tradition that continues today with a week of celebrations. She later served the society as costume designer and Mistress of the Wardrobe.
Betty volunteered for community service as a member of the Nurse's Aid Corps during World War II. A tireless volunteer, she received awards from the American Red Cross, Pan American Round Table, and served on the Executive Committee of the Laredo TB Association. She served on the Board of several organizations. She was a Cub Scouts & Boy Scouts Den Mother, and a dedicated mother and supportive wife to her husband, who was a trial lawyer, Webb County Attorney, and active in local, state and national politics.
Betty Jean was survived by her husband John, of 37 years, son John Edward Fitzgibbon, Jr. (wife Connie) of Laredo; daughter Janice Fitzgibbon Hughes (husband Thomas Hughes, Jr. MD) of Austin; and grandchildren Julie Farlow of Houston, Heather Fitzgibbon of Laredo, and Trey and Jennifer Hughes of Austin.
Below are the Eulogy and prayer given at her funeral. In a few simple words, Father McNaboe sketches Betty Jean exactly as people remember her – kind, gentle, doing good quietly. She was beautiful, on the inside and out.
EULOGY
We are here today, relatives, friends, some strangers to each other, united by a common purpose… not to mourn but to give grateful thanks for the privilege we each had to know, work with, play with, or simply be loved by Betty Fitzgibbon. Each of us treasures his or her own memory.
Betty was a lover of animals, children, flowers, with a love of growing things. She was a true friend to many young and old people alike who are here today because they remember her with thanks.
She was never too busy or too tired to work with her many charities or to help a friend or person in need. Betty Fitzgibbon gave endless volunteer hours, championing the poor and needy, nursing the sick, and sharing her creative abilities within the community.
She maintained friendships with people world wide and was known for her written letters, thoughtful notes and being a listener to so many.
She is remembered by her family and friends for creating very special birthday and holiday celebrations for family and friends. Her artistic talent for painting, designing and sewing exquisite costumes and clothing for family, friends and organizations has been captured in photographs as archived memories of those people and places.
She loved her family and was so proud of them. They remember her as always holding up goodness, loyalty and friendship.
PRAYER
Lord, accept our thanksgiving for the privilege you afforded us to have known and loved Betty Fitzgibbon. Thank you for showing us by her example that loving concern for all of our fellow human beings is truly the way to show our appreciation to you who has given us all things and made all things possible. Let her strength and courage be an inspiration to all of us.
Lord, use us as you did Betty Fitzgibbon to fulfill your purpose. Help us to keep ourselves open to your guidance and your will. And once again, thank you for letting us all have these wonderful memories of Betty and with more love in our heart because we knew her.
Amen.
Please click on Photos section of her spouse's Memorial for more information.
Betty Jean Clingenpeel was born on June 12, 1922 in Bexar County, Texas. She married Lieutenant John Edward Fitzgibbon on her twenty-first birthday. John was stationed at the Laredo Gunnery School, and was a B-24 Pilot during WW II.
Betty, a life long resident of Laredo, passed away on September 26, 1980, at the Brooke Army Medical Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.
A Rosary took place at Jackson Funeral Home in Laredo, Texas on September 28 at 7:00 in the evening. Mass was officiated by Father Charles McNaboe the following morning at St. Patrick Catholic Church, and was attended by 350 mourners. Burial was at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Laredo.
Betty was an artist. As a child and teen she was a student of ballet, piano, and the violin. She was also a beautiful swimmer. Betty loved animals and Children.
She attended Oklahoma Women's University in Stillwater, & Texas State College for Women in Denton, Texas, majoring in Home Economics and Fashion Design. She was a skilled seamstress, tailor, and costume designer.
Betty was presented to society in Laredo's first Colonial Ball organized in 1939 by the Society of Martha Washington, a unique multicultural tradition that continues today with a week of celebrations. She later served the society as costume designer and Mistress of the Wardrobe.
Betty volunteered for community service as a member of the Nurse's Aid Corps during World War II. A tireless volunteer, she received awards from the American Red Cross, Pan American Round Table, and served on the Executive Committee of the Laredo TB Association. She served on the Board of several organizations. She was a Cub Scouts & Boy Scouts Den Mother, and a dedicated mother and supportive wife to her husband, who was a trial lawyer, Webb County Attorney, and active in local, state and national politics.
Betty Jean was survived by her husband John, of 37 years, son John Edward Fitzgibbon, Jr. (wife Connie) of Laredo; daughter Janice Fitzgibbon Hughes (husband Thomas Hughes, Jr. MD) of Austin; and grandchildren Julie Farlow of Houston, Heather Fitzgibbon of Laredo, and Trey and Jennifer Hughes of Austin.
Below are the Eulogy and prayer given at her funeral. In a few simple words, Father McNaboe sketches Betty Jean exactly as people remember her – kind, gentle, doing good quietly. She was beautiful, on the inside and out.
EULOGY
We are here today, relatives, friends, some strangers to each other, united by a common purpose… not to mourn but to give grateful thanks for the privilege we each had to know, work with, play with, or simply be loved by Betty Fitzgibbon. Each of us treasures his or her own memory.
Betty was a lover of animals, children, flowers, with a love of growing things. She was a true friend to many young and old people alike who are here today because they remember her with thanks.
She was never too busy or too tired to work with her many charities or to help a friend or person in need. Betty Fitzgibbon gave endless volunteer hours, championing the poor and needy, nursing the sick, and sharing her creative abilities within the community.
She maintained friendships with people world wide and was known for her written letters, thoughtful notes and being a listener to so many.
She is remembered by her family and friends for creating very special birthday and holiday celebrations for family and friends. Her artistic talent for painting, designing and sewing exquisite costumes and clothing for family, friends and organizations has been captured in photographs as archived memories of those people and places.
She loved her family and was so proud of them. They remember her as always holding up goodness, loyalty and friendship.
PRAYER
Lord, accept our thanksgiving for the privilege you afforded us to have known and loved Betty Fitzgibbon. Thank you for showing us by her example that loving concern for all of our fellow human beings is truly the way to show our appreciation to you who has given us all things and made all things possible. Let her strength and courage be an inspiration to all of us.
Lord, use us as you did Betty Fitzgibbon to fulfill your purpose. Help us to keep ourselves open to your guidance and your will. And once again, thank you for letting us all have these wonderful memories of Betty and with more love in our heart because we knew her.
Amen.
Please click on Photos section of her spouse's Memorial for more information.
Betty, a life long resident of Laredo, passed away on September 26, 1980, at the Brooke Army Medical Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.
A Rosary took place at Jackson Funeral Home in Laredo, Texas on September 28 at 7:00 in the evening. Mass was officiated by Father Charles McNaboe the following morning at St. Patrick Catholic Church, and was attended by 350 mourners. Burial was at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Laredo.
Betty was an artist. As a child and teen she was a student of ballet, piano, and the violin. She was also a beautiful swimmer. Betty loved animals and Children.
She attended Oklahoma Women's University in Stillwater, & Texas State College for Women in Denton, Texas, majoring in Home Economics and Fashion Design. She was a skilled seamstress, tailor, and costume designer.
Betty was presented to society in Laredo's first Colonial Ball organized in 1939 by the Society of Martha Washington, a unique multicultural tradition that continues today with a week of celebrations. She later served the society as costume designer and Mistress of the Wardrobe.
Betty volunteered for community service as a member of the Nurse's Aid Corps during World War II. A tireless volunteer, she received awards from the American Red Cross, Pan American Round Table, and served on the Executive Committee of the Laredo TB Association. She served on the Board of several organizations. She was a Cub Scouts & Boy Scouts Den Mother, and a dedicated mother and supportive wife to her husband, who was a trial lawyer, Webb County Attorney, and active in local, state and national politics.
Betty Jean was survived by her husband John, of 37 years, son John Edward Fitzgibbon, Jr. (wife Connie) of Laredo; daughter Janice Fitzgibbon Hughes (husband Thomas Hughes, Jr. MD) of Austin; and grandchildren Julie Farlow of Houston, Heather Fitzgibbon of Laredo, and Trey and Jennifer Hughes of Austin.
Below are the Eulogy and prayer given at her funeral. In a few simple words, Father McNaboe sketches Betty Jean exactly as people remember her – kind, gentle, doing good quietly. She was beautiful, on the inside and out.
EULOGY
We are here today, relatives, friends, some strangers to each other, united by a common purpose… not to mourn but to give grateful thanks for the privilege we each had to know, work with, play with, or simply be loved by Betty Fitzgibbon. Each of us treasures his or her own memory.
Betty was a lover of animals, children, flowers, with a love of growing things. She was a true friend to many young and old people alike who are here today because they remember her with thanks.
She was never too busy or too tired to work with her many charities or to help a friend or person in need. Betty Fitzgibbon gave endless volunteer hours, championing the poor and needy, nursing the sick, and sharing her creative abilities within the community.
She maintained friendships with people world wide and was known for her written letters, thoughtful notes and being a listener to so many.
She is remembered by her family and friends for creating very special birthday and holiday celebrations for family and friends. Her artistic talent for painting, designing and sewing exquisite costumes and clothing for family, friends and organizations has been captured in photographs as archived memories of those people and places.
She loved her family and was so proud of them. They remember her as always holding up goodness, loyalty and friendship.
PRAYER
Lord, accept our thanksgiving for the privilege you afforded us to have known and loved Betty Fitzgibbon. Thank you for showing us by her example that loving concern for all of our fellow human beings is truly the way to show our appreciation to you who has given us all things and made all things possible. Let her strength and courage be an inspiration to all of us.
Lord, use us as you did Betty Fitzgibbon to fulfill your purpose. Help us to keep ourselves open to your guidance and your will. And once again, thank you for letting us all have these wonderful memories of Betty and with more love in our heart because we knew her.
Amen.
Please click on Photos section of her spouse's Memorial for more information.
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Betty Jean Fitzgibbon
What is lovely never dies, but passes into other loveliness.
1922 - 1980
Gravesite Details
Married John E. Fitzgibbon 12 June 1943.
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