September 5, 1947 - October 17, 2015

Betty Ruth Statum. 68, of Starks, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Jerry Williams of Houston, TX; sons, Ben Statum III and Bobby Joe Statum, both of Starks; brother, Edward G. Johnson and wife Chris of Starks; sisters, Ruby Nell Martinez and husband Raymond of Starks; Janice Funk and husband Roy of Vinton, and Patricia Peveto and husband Allen of Deweyville, TX;  grandchildren, Alex Cole Statum, Nathan Andrew Statum, Ben Statum IV, and Steven Taylor Statum; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Edward and Vera Hyatt Johnson; and sister, Wanda Mae Wilson.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 20, 2015 from 5:00pm until 10:00pm at Calvary Apostolic Church in Starks, LA.  Funeral  service will be Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at 11:00am at Calvary Apostilic Church.  Burial will follow at VFW Cemetery in Starks.  Bro. Keith Smith will officiate.