The earthly journey of Betty Jane Maness Boatman of Ozona, Texas formerly of Many, ended on April 21, 2016. Betty was born September 30, 1933 in Callahan County, Texas to Allen Wilford and Willie Iris Lovell Maness. In high school, she was a cheerleader and an outstanding athlete. After graduating in Ozona, she married Kenneth Boatman. Betty had a strong devotion to her five children. Affectionately known as Ms. Betty or Ms. B, she spent her life brightening and supporting the lives of others. Her first job was at the Ranch Theater in Ozona. She later worked in the Sabine Parish Clerk’s office before becoming the Accounting/Office Manager for the Nehi Bottling, Wilson Well Service and Victoria Pump & Supply companies in Many. Mrs. Boatman was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Boatman; son, Rayford; parents, Jack and Willie Maness; along with her siblings James Maness, Sue Staley, Lou Dugan, June Meadows, and Bill Maness. Betty is survived by her brother, Weldon, and her loving, devoted sister, Pauline and husband, Jack Bentley of Ozona, Texas; children, Barbara and husband, Vic Nyvall, of Henderson, Texas, Mary and husband, Ernie Nyvall of Dayton, Texas, Kay and husband, Mark McKay, of Stonewall and Paula and husband, Tim Koch of Cypress; grandchildren, Kacy Nyvall Withrow, Clay Nyvall, Waylon Boatman, Bettye Nyvall Huff, Shane Nyvall Amy Nyvall Hoover, Kenny Hannon, Jamie Hannon Day, and Trevor and Marisa Koch; and great grandchildren, Corvin and Colby Withrow, Zander Nyvall, Jordan, Waylon Jr. and Skyler Boatman, Ocean and Stella Knight, Ian and Emma Huff, Devin, Cody and Brooklyn Nyvall, and Sage Day. She was interred at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Ozona. Family and friends are invited to share condolences and sign the online register book for Betty at www.harper-funeralhome.com.
July 16, 2026
