Betty Sue West was born on January 29, 1939, and passed away on August 2, 2026, at the age of 87.

Betty Sue was a lifelong resident of Starks, Louisiana. She spent 30 years of her life as the librarian in Starks, where her love of reading found a natural home. Beyond her work, Betty Sue found great joy in the everyday things that brought her happiness. She loved tending to her flower beds, curling up with a good book, traveling whenever she could, playing bingo, and the occasional trip to the casino. Betty Sue was a member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary.

Above all, Betty Sue cherished her family. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her children, Mikel West and wife Monica and Lisa Robin West Stanley and husband Phillip "Frog"; grandchildren, Jerry Mikel West, Tia Overstreet and husband James, and Jimmy Stanley and wife Courtney; great grandchildren, Miles, Kennedie, Cody, and Jude; one sibling, Dennis Gibson; numerous nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

She is preceded in passing by her parents, Frank & Grace Gibson; husband, Jerry M. West; grandson, Drake Lee West; siblings, Mary, Margaret, Anne "PeeWee", John "Shorty", Billy, Ruth, Kenneth, and Edna.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, August 5, 2026, from 1:00 p.m., until the time of the funeral service at 2:00 p.m., at Riley Smith & Sons, 1810 W 4th Street, DeQuincy, Louisiana. Interment will follow at V.F.W. Cemetery, Stark, Louisiana.