Betty Geraldine (Jerry) Tarbet, 90, of Lubbock, went to meet Jesus on Friday morning, December 24, 2021. She was born on April 8, 1931, near Ackerly, Dawson County to the late Frank C. Hogg and Zora (Wood) Hogg.
Jerry grew up in the Key Community and enjoyed playing basketball for the Lamesa Tornados, graduating from there in 1949. She met the love of her life, Joe Tarbet, at the insurance office where she was employed. They were married on December 18, 1952, on her parent’s anniversary. Joe preceded her in death on April 10, 2019.