Betty Marie Osburn

Obituary for Betty Marie Osburn
Betty Marie Osburn, 78, of Southlake, Texas, formerly of Atlanta, GA passed away on January 28, 2022 after a long period of declining health.
Betty was born on July 20, 1943 in Jacksonville, Florida. She was predeceased by her parents, Herbert Lee Osburn and Marjorie Deer Osburn and by her beloved sister-in-law, Elaine Walden Osburn. Betty is survived by her brother, Richard Lee Osburn; her niece, Catherine Osburn Skinner; and her grandniece, Samantha Elaine Skinner, all of Keller, TX.
Betty attended Franklin D. Roosevelt High School and was graduated in 1961 as the Salutatorian of her class. She then attended and graduated from Massey Business College. Following this, she worked as a secretary and administrative assistant in several positions. Betty became interested in computers and moved into that area, becoming a key punch operator and then a programmer. After gaining some expertise in programming and the operation of computers, Betty began to work for the State of Georgia as a programmer. Over the years, Betty also took courses at various universities to polish and add to her knowledge of computers. Her ability was noticed by her supervisors and Betty was promoted through various positions to become the Director of Computer Operations for the State of Georgia. She spent many years in this position and was widely recognized for her talents and expertise in computer operations.
Following a lengthy career with the state, Betty retired and continued to live in the Atlanta area, taking care of her elderly mother and enjoying her retirement. Betty was active in supporting various charities and organizations, but her heart was with the Humane Society, reflecting her love for dogs and other animals. She also spent many years working with the auxiliary services at DeKalb Memorial Hospital. After her mother's death, Betty moved to Keller, Texas to be near her brother and his family. She became active in the Greater Keller Women's Club, particularly enjoying the Book Club activities. Betty was an avid reader, jewelry collector, lover of dogs and all things involving her family. She will be remembered as a loving daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and great-aunt as well as a supportive friend and co-worker. Betty was a generous, loving woman and we will miss her very much.,
A private family memorial will be held for Betty. In lieu of flowers, she requested that donations be made to the Humane Society of North Texas, Attn: Tributes, 1840 E. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76103 or by going directly to their website at www.hsnt.org and following the prompts. Her family would like to thank all of her friends and family that have expressed their sympathies during this time.