Betty (Anthony) Pyle

Betty Elizabeth (Anthony) Pyle, age 76, of Era, TX, passed away peacefully at home October 17, 2026, in Era, following a long illness.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home, Gainesville. A funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, beginning at 1:00 p.m., in the funeral home Chapel. A committal service will immediately follow at Valley View Cemetery.

Betty was born on October 16,1950 in Gainesville, Texas to Lee Edwin Anthony and Bernell (Clement) Anthony. Betty graduated from Era High School in 1969. She was an honor student and was very active in all school activities and enjoyed being head cheerleader. Betty continued her education and graduated from Texas State University. She then earned her Master’s Degree at Texas Woman’s University. Betty enjoyed a 30-year high school teaching career. Her last 20 years, she taught child development and was the Director of the Pregnancy Education and Parenting Program at Gainesville High School. During her teaching career, she helped over 600 at-risk students graduate high school. Many of those students have become lifelong friends.

Betty married the love of her life, John Pyle, June 23, 2001. Together, Betty and John loved and cared for their seven children and many grand and great-grandchildren. She was an amazing wife, mother and MeMe. Betty had many lifelong friends that she cherished. She will always be remembered as a beautiful, kind, loving, and fun lady.

Survived by: husband John Pyle; sons: Jason Pyle (Katy), Bradley Pyle (Sydnee), and Justin Brown (Patricia); daughters: Johnyce Grahman (Chris), Melanie Pyle, Rebecca Rodriguez (Jeffry), and Ashley Brown; grandsons: Anthony, Ethan, Devan, Corbin, Christian, Killian, A.J., Justin, Brandon, Caden, and Phoenix; granddaughters: Fallon, Molly Kate, Cora, Lillie, Isabella, Alexus, Angalena, Maritza, and Zoey; six great-grandchildren; sister Louise Luster and many nephews, nieces and cousins.

Predeceased by: parents Lee Edwin and Bernell Medora (Clement) Anthony; sister Dorothy Anthony; and grandson Austin.