Betty D. Hilton

Betty D. Hilton, 79 of Natchitoches, LA., passed away Wednesday November 24, 2010, after living gracefully with Alzheimers. The family will receive friends from 6 PM to 9 PM Friday November 26, 2010 at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, LA. Services will be held at the funeral home Saturday November 27, 2010 at 10 AM. Mrs. Betty was born March 15, 1931 in Marfa, Texas to Bill and Alleane Dezendorf. She was an alumnus of Northwestern State University with masters degrees in Library Science and Physical Education. She was a successful business woman, retired teacher, former Police Juror and past President of the Louisiana Police Jury Association as well as a member of the First United Methodist Church where she loved singing in the choir. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur W. "Sonny" Hilton and her parents. She is survived by her sister, Dorothy Dezendorf Wilkerson and husband Vester of Natchitoches, sons Michael W. Hilton, Sr. and wife Georgia of Natchitoches and Jerry D. Hilton of Plano, Tx.. Four grandchildren; Michael W. Hilton, Jr., Sara K. Hilton, Troy D. Hilton and Lee W. Hilton. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church of Natchitoches in Mrs. Hilton's name.