Funeral services for Betty Jo Deason, age 84, of Many, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at Hico Baptist Church with Rev. Don Cardin officiating. Burial will follow in the Harmony Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston.

Betty Jo was born August 28, 1935 to Ernest and Vadie Deason and passed from the world on January 31, 2020 to be united with the many loved ones that passed before her.  She was the beloved step-daughter of James H. Jones of Hico, LA. Betty Jo is preceded by her parents; sons: Ronnie Rials and Carl Rials; sister, Erlene Green and brother, Tommy Deason

Betty Jo is survived by: daughter, Gail Rials Barrois; brother, Ernest (Bill) Colvin; nephews: Jerry, Michael, Eugene, Clyde, Victor and William (Skeeter); nieces: Theresa (TC), Debra, Lynn, Connie, Kathy, Donna Jo, Robin and DeAnn; grandchildren: Lynn, Angie, Jude, Ronnie, Jr., Dawanna, Billy Jo, John, Crystal and Timmy; and her lifelong best friend and sister-in-law Betty Jean and her family. She was blessed by my great-grandchildren, more than 30.  Betty Jo will live on in all our hearts and in the hands of our Lord.

The family will greet all, starting at 1:00 PM when visitation begins. To leave an online memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com .