Betty Jean O'Connor, 89, of Marble Falls, TX died Friday, December 11, 2015. She was born December 22, 1925 in St. Joseph, MO to John and Myrtle Keck.

Betty married Mike O'Connor on October 28, 1942. Together they raised seven children. They began their journey together in St. Joseph, MO and moved to the farm in Gower, MO. For the 58 1/2 years they were married, they lived several places that Betty made a home. Betty and Mike lived in Marble Falls for 47 years.

Antiquing was her passion and brought much joy and she started collecting in her early 30s. Betty was a self-educated antique extraordinaire. She collected and sold antiques and collectibles for over 50 years. Betty never met a stranger and had many friends. Over the years Betty became a Marble Falls icon of knowledge about antiques and Marble Falls history. Betty donated several pieces to the Marble Falls Historical Museum.

Betty was an avid doll collector and at one point she owned a log cabin filled with dolls and toys. Many, many children and adults came to enjoy her treasures, She was also a 4-H leader for 25 years.

Betty is survived by her children: Mike O'Connor and wife Judy; Nancy O'Connor (wife of Johnny O'Connor); Jeannie Garvey; Becky Lett and husband Doug; Mary Kovarna and husband Rick; Amy Omlor; Bridget Hoefling and husband Kenny, sister and brother in law Mary Jo and Calvin Robinson, Jr.

Betty was blessed with 21 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren.

The family wishes to extend our gratefulness to Betty's caregiver, Flora Huertas.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband Mike O'Connor, son Johnny O'Connor, an infant daughter, grandson Lonnie O'Connor, grandson Justin O'Connor, granddaughter Melissa Garvey and two more grandchildren and one great grandchild, her brother John Keck Jr. and parents Myrtle and John Keck.

A rosary will be said on Tuesday, December 15th, at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home and the funeral will take place on Wednesday, December 16th at10:00 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church, Marble Falls, Texas.

Pallbearers: Josh Kovarna, Chris Kovarna, Kurtis Hoefling, Blake Hoefling, Mitchell Hoefling, and Ross Hoefling.