Betty Jo Napier, 85

Betty Jo Napier, 85, of Kokomo, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at her home. She was born on June 5, 1939, in Kettle, KY, the daughter of Rev. Belve and Florence Nannie (Siler) Sizemore. On August 29, 1955, she married Robert “Bob” Lee Napier, and he preceded her in death on November 7, 2022.

Betty has received her healing and is standing in the presence of her Heavenly Father. Many years ago, she put her trust in Jesus. When faced with cancer she took it in stride, witnessing and praying for those who too were going through treatments. Through it all she kept her Faith. Family was very important to her, she loved her girls, and God blessed her with wonderful sons-in-law. Betty of course spoiled her grandchildren and was so excited when the great grandchildren were born. She enjoyed it when the house was full, and all the families came together with laughter that filled the rooms. Betty missed her mother and father and spoke of them often, and how she would love to just talk to them again. When you asked her if she could change anything in her life her answer was always “Not one thing, I had a good life with Robert, and he was a good father and husband. We never worried about a thing.” Betty was a Proverbs 31 woman and loved going to church where she led the choir and taught a Sunday School Class. She was a member at Trinity Holiness Chapel, where she loved the fellowship and gathering with her church family.

Betty is survived by her children, Sharon (Jimmy) Stevenson, Patricia “Pat” Napier, and Tamara “Tammy” (Bill) Pinkston; grandchildren, Josh (Candy) Stevenson, Jake (Lindsay) Stevenson, Abby (J.C.) Fleenor, and Jessie(Jorge) Becerril; step grandchildren, Kayla (Brad) Kidwell, Kevin (Mariah Walter) Smith, and Drake (Aylen) Nichols; great grandchildren, Carter Stevenson, Austin Stevenson, Aubriana Stevenson, and Arivah Fleenor; step great grandchildren, Abigal Gurner, Justice Gurner, August Kidwell, and Hayden Smith; brothers, Billy Jack (Debbie) Sizemore and Ronnie (Debbie) Sizemore; sister-in-law, Marlene Napier and Barbara Sizemore; and many nieces and nephews.

Along with her husband, Robert, Betty was preceded in death by her sister, Shirley Sizemore, Barbara Sue Sizemore, and Charolette Ann Sizemore; brothers, Belve Sizemore Jr., Randal Ray Sizemore, and Paul Edwards Sizemore; sister-in-law, Berthe Napier; and niece, Betty Jean Hobbs.

The family would like to thank those who prayed and came to visit Betty. A special thanks to longtime friend Sue Tayler, Dennis and Tammy for being such good neighbors, Pastor Michael Perry and family, the hospice team who helped care for Betty, Dr. Sherri Nuss, Karen, Sue, Annie, and Cathy.

A funeral service will be held at 12:30 pm on Monday, June 24, 2024, at Trinity Holiness Chapel, 10111 S. Lincoln Walnut St, Walton, IN, with Pastor Michael Perry officiating. Burial will follow in Kokomo Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 10:00 am until the time of service on Monday, at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, https://app.etapestry.com/ . Stout & Son Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.stoutandson.com.