Betty Jean Terrell

Betty Jean Terrell was born in Monroe, Louisiana on January 28, 1951 to Christine & JC Jackson. Betty was the oldest of 3 siblings. Betty completed her education in Los Angeles California, where she graduated from Freemont High school. Betty perused additional education and a career in nursing where she attended Southland College of Medical Dental Careers earning tittle of Medical Assistant recognized by the National Association of Trade and Technical School on May 17^th 1974. She continued her studies at Compton College where she received her Associate in Science Degree on August 13^th 1981 to then become a Licensed Vocational Nurse accredited by The Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technician Examiners in the state of California on September 3^rd 1981.

Betty was a very hard worker, and for over 25 years she worked for the Los Angeles County Department of Health and Services as a Nurse where she retired as a Psychiatric Nurse from King Drew Medical Center.

For 21 years Betty was married to love of her life Abe Terrell, from this union there were 4 children, Tonya Terrell, Fabian Davis, Abraham Terrell, and Joseph Terrell. Betty was a loving mother, wife and friend and loved to travel, garden, sew and fish.

Betty preceded in death by her husband Abe Terrell, mother Christine Jackson, father JC Jackson, 2 sisters Irma Jean Jackson, Linda Kirkwood. Betty followed by her only daughter Tonya Terrell in death on August 30^th 2018.

Betty leaves behind one sister Mary Ann, three son’s Fabian, Abraham and Joseph, eleven grandchildren, four great grandchildren and a host of family and friends to which she played a pivotal part in their lives.