Betty J. Blackstone, age 88, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away November 15, 2015. Betty was born on July 9, 1927 in Austin, Texas. It was there that she met and married Robert (Bob) B. Blackstone Jr. on December 25, 1949. They were happily married for 65 years.Betty was a graduate of The University of Texas and she loved her Longhorns. Bob and Betty moved to Los Alamos in 1967 where she taught at Los Alamos High School and also served as the cheerleader sponsor for many years. Betty was an active and cherished member of Sandia Presbyterian Church where she served as an elder and church receptionist.Betty is survived by her loving family: husband, Bob; daughters Kay (George) Provolt, Carol Blackstone (Derek Potton); sons Ernie (Pam) Blackstone and Steve (Pegi) Blackstone; grandchildren Kristy (Aaron) Schwenke, Kimberly (Sean) McNally, Tiffany (Nick) London, Bobby (Haley) Blackstone, Kyle (Tiffany) Pierre, and Kara Blackstone; great grandchildren Drew and Matthew Schwenke, Leah and Colton McNally, Kinzley and Keegan London, and Travis and Justin Pierre.A service celebrating Betty's life will take place on Monday, November 23rd at 11 a.m. at Sandia Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Sandia Presbyterian Church, 10704 Paseo del Norte NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122-3112 or Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation, PO Box 26666, Albuquerque, NM 87125-6666 designated to Presbyterian Hospice.