Extracted from The Houston Chronicle (Houston, TX)
Tuesday, September 12, 2000

BETTIE JEAN ALGER BERLY

BETTIE JEAN ALGER BERLY, age 80, a life long resident of Houston, passed away Friday, September 8, 2000. She was born June 12, 1920 to Elmer and Enola Alger in St. Louis, Missouri. In her high school years, Bettie was a popular cheer leader at Lanier Junior High and San Jacinto Senior High. She characterized her life by devoting her time to church and family.

Mrs. Berly was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Janis Berly Odiorne.

Survivors include her husband of 62 years, James ``Jack'' F. Berly, Jr.; sons, James F. Berly III and wife Gretchen, and B. Thomas Berly; grandchildren, Melissa Purcell, Laurie Stevens, Kristin Berly, Lance Odiorne, and Brett Berly; and five great-granchildren.

Friends are invited to visitation with the family from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday, September 12, 2000 at the Settegast-Kopf Co., Funeral Directors, 3320 Kirby Drive. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 PM Wednesday, September 13, 2000 in the Chapel of The Settegast-Kopf Co., with The Rev. David McKechnie officiating. Private interment will follow.