Betty Jo 'B.J.' Atkinson

Betty Jo "B.J." Atkinson 61, of Amarillo died Friday May 6, 2016 in Amarillo. No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation was by Rector Funeral Home Osage Chapel, 2800 S. Osage St. B.J was born in Amarillo on July 31, 1954 to Franklin Thomas and Vida Mae Baker. B.J. was a very loving person. She enjoyed spending time with her family, being outdoors and watching television, especially the commercials. She was very well known in her neighborhood for always helping others. B.J. is another treasure in Heaven. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Dian Higgins in 1972 and three brothers, Franklin Baker, Jr. in 2000, Henry Baker in 2013 and William C. Baker in 2016. B.J. is survived by one sister, Mel Rubalcaba of Amarillo and one brother, Alfred Baker. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be to BSA Hospice of the Southwest, 6600 Kilgore, Amarillo, TX 79106.