Betty Laverne Parmer, 96, of Apache, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 30, 2025, with her family by her side.

Born on September 5, 1929, at her grandparents' home south of Broxton, Oklahoma, Betty was the daughter of Alvis and Oda Belcher. She attended school at Boone and graduated from Apache High School in 1947. On June 5, 1948, she married her high school sweetheart, Joe Clinton Parmer. Together they built a life and welcomed into their union: Jody, Gaye, and Brent.

A dedicated homemaker early in her marriage, Betty pursued higher education, attending the Oklahoma College for Women in Chickasha where she earned her teaching degree. Her passion for education led her to a fulfilling career as an elementary school teacher. She taught at Stony Point Elementary from 1963 to 1966, MacArthur Elementary in Liberal, Kansas, from 1966 to 1974, and Boone Elementary until her retirement in 1986.

In her retirement years, Betty devotedly cared for her mother and her Aunt Hazel until their passing. She was a cherished and active member of the First Christian Church of Apache. She found joy and fellowship spending countless hours quilting with the Mary Martha Bible study group at church, as well as with the Farmerettes. She also enjoyed traveling whenever possible.

Betty's memory is cherished by her loving family. She is survived by her sons: Jody Parmer, Brent Parmer and his wife Jennifer; her grandchildren: Abby Parmer and son Jordan; Clinton Parmer and his wife Nicole and their children Michael and Alea; Garrett Parmer and his wife Kaitlyn and their son Lincoln; Madyson Mindemann and her husband Harlan and their daughter Parker; and Harmon Parmer; and her great-grandchildren: Cheyenne Townley and her husband Justin and their children, Jace, Shaelee, and Levi; and James Parmer.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Parmer; her parents, Alvis O. Belcher and Oda W. (Smith) Belcher; her daughter, Deane Gaye Gregg; and her granddaughter, Jenny Parmer.

Viewing will be held at Crews Funeral Home in Apache on Thursday, December 4th, and Friday, December 5th, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday evening from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Funeral services are planned for Saturday, December 6th, at 2:00 PM at Crews Funeral Home with Pastor Jim Hall officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Garrett Parmer, Harmon Parmer, Jordan Parmer, James Parmer, Michael Parmer, and Clinton Parmer. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Apache, under the direction of Crews Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Apache Nutrition Center at 220 W. Evans Ave., Apache, OK 73006.