With  Deepest  Sympathy 

Condolences to the Hocker family in the loss of their dear loved one, Lynna Riddle (mother of their daughter-in-law Laurie).  Lynna formerly attended SCC a few years ago.  Memorial services will be November 5^th at noon here at SCC. Remembering you with special thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow

Betty Proctor was a devoted, caring and faithful wife to the love of her life, Reverend Wayne Proctor. They were married on August 2, 1944 in Evansville, Illinois and celebrated 67 years of marriage on August 2, 2011.

She is survived by her husband, Wayne, residing in Bakersfield, California. One son, Robert and his wife, Linda of Bakersfield, California. Two granddaughters, Diane, LaDonna and her husband, Michael of Bakersfield, California. Five great-grandchildren, Lauren, Michaela, Robert, Dillan, and Benjamin of Bakersfield, California.

A sister, Barbara Carroll of Goreville, Illinois, two brothers, Reverend Jim Jones and his wife, Gwendolyn of Orlando, Florida, John Jones and his wife Kay of Marion, Illinois, and a sister-in-law, Dorothea Jones of Galatia, Illinois, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

She was a member of Southwest Christian Center Church of God in Bakersfield, California, where her son, Dr. Robert Proctor, serves as lead pastor.

She was a gracious and accomplished woman. She capably served in various areas of ministry along with her husband Wayne. Their ministerial duties included pastorates in Tennessee, Illinois and Kentucky. Bro. and Sister Proctor were privileged to serve the Church of God as State Overseer and State Director of Women’s Ministries for the Church of God in the states of New Jersey, California, and Illinois.

She was a member of the National Honor Society and the Thespian Society. She attended Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois and Chafee College, Ontario, California. She was a former member of the International Women’s Ministry Board of the Church of God.

Besides her ministerial duties, she taught school and was an accomplished writer. Her abilities in both education and administrative roles were well recognized. She was a mentor to many young women over the years. Her guidance and encouragement was appreciated by those she mentored. She was noted for her refinement and grace. She was that proverbial woman referred to in Proverbs 31. Her family and friends remember her as a very loving, dainty, and pretty lady. She was always dressed up and took great pride in her appearance.

Her strongest character was found in her devotion to Jesus Christ. She had a personal relationship with her Savior that sustained her throughout her life. Her prayer life was dynamic. Her speaking ability anointed. Her compassion evident to all she met. She exhibited that silent strength of trust in God. She lived her life with dignity and grace, and entered eternal life in like manner.

She will be missed by her husband and family. She is forever in our hearts. She will always be loved and cherished.

In Gratitude

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the following for their assistance and care of our mother, Betty Proctor and her husband Wayne.

Thank you so much Dr. Larry Yokoyama for your compassion and care of “mom” and “pops” for so many years. Your personal touch is so appreciated. You have literally been there for us throughout this long journey. Your proactive care, research on the latest medicines and immediate response to our needs sustained my mother and allowed her to survive many medical issues. We love you and your precious family. You have been a friend and a true brother to us.

A special note of appreciation goes to Optimal Hospice. This outstanding group of care givers attended our family in the final months of mom’s journey. Thank you Donna and Olivia, along with all the others who were there when calls were made and help was needed. God bless you for exhibiting true compassion and care.

A special note of thanks goes to Reyna Martinez and her family. Reyna was mom’s special angel. You cared for our mother as your own. Your love, compassion for “Miss Betty” and “Mr. Wayne” allowed them to live a happy life until the final moment when God called mom home. You were there with us on the day of her home going. You wept with us, cared for us and showed us love and compassion. God bless you and yours.

Thank you Southwest Christian Center church family for your prayers and support for our family throughout the years. You have been there for us. God has truly blessed us in giving us the honor of serving as the pastors of this wonderful, loving and caring family of believers. A special thank you is extended to Jimmy and Patti Myers, our benevolence directors, for your love and personal involvement with mom and dad. You have been there for us. You now bring comfort to my father.

Special thanks to the greater Church of God family. We appreciate the words of comfort that have literally come from all over our nation. A special thank you is extended to our General Overseer, Dr. Raymond Culpepper, our Second Assistant General Overseer, Dr. Mark Williams, State Overseer, Dr. Stephen Darnell, Director of Ministerial Care, Dr. Dale Ackley, and District Overseer, the Reverend Paul Hocker, for their words of care and concern. That personal touch is greatly valued at times like this.

It is impossible to thank everyone in the lines remaining. So our family would like to express sincere gratitude to all those who have shown their love through words and deeds to us. We can never repay you for being there for us. What we can do is to pray for God’s blessings to be upon you and to trust that we can be there for you in your hour of need.

Finally, we would like to thank Almighty God for His care and compassion to us throughout this journey. God has kept His Word, and the Holy Spirit has been our comfort, counselor and guide. To God be the glory for these things done in our lives. In our grief we will bless the Lord!

The Family-Rev. Wayne S. Proctor, Dr. and Mrs. Robert Proctor and Children