Betty Petree

Betty Jo Petree of Morris, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the age of 83. She was born on August 31, 1942, in Henryetta, Oklahoma, to Doyle and Sarah (Hancock) Keifer.

On May 20, 1960, Betty married the love of her life, William Henry Petree, at Fellowship Baptist Church in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. Together, they built a life full of love, faith, and family until his passing in 2021.

Betty was a devoted and detail-oriented bookkeeper throughout her career. Outside of work, she had a true passion for the outdoors. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time in nature, and was a proud member of the NRA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Doyle and Sarah Keifer; her husband, William Henry Petree.

Betty is survived by her daughter, Becky Hamilton and husband David; her son, Steve Petree and his wife Crystal; her son, William "Bill" Petree, brother, William Keifer and her beloved grandchildren: Christina Smith, Kellie Hamilton, Katrina Hamilton, Joshua Petree, Joe Petree, and Cecil Hendrix. She also leaves behind numerous other loving relatives and a host of dear friends.

Betty will be remembered for her strength, warmth, and unwavering love for her family. Her legacy of kindness and resilience will live on through the lives she touched.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Schaudt's Okmulgee Funeral Service Chapel, 220 S. Alabama Ave., Okmulgee, Oklahoma, with Pastor Randy Matthews of Clearview Baptist Church officiating. A graveside service will follow at 1:30 PM at Morris Cemetery.

Arrangements are entrusted to Schaudt's Okmulgee Funeral Service & Cremation Care. Family and friends may leave kind words, share special memories, and offer condolences online at www.schaudtfuneralservice.com.