Betty Acklin, a cherished figure in Cleo Springs, Oklahoma, has passed away at the age of 89. Acklin died on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at her daughter Cheryl Valentiner’s home, following a long battle with lupus, which led to kidney failure earlier in the week. The news of her passing has deeply affected her family and community.
Acklin’s son, Ron Acklin, shared the news on Facebook, expressing his profound grief and the impact of her loss. "I’ve lost both of my parents which has now left a huge hole in my life!" Ron Acklin wrote, reflecting on the personal significance of his mother’s death.
The community has responded with an outpouring of sympathy. Kim Eddleman conveyed heartfelt condolences, saying, "So sorry for your loss. Breaks our heart loosing our loved ones." Michelle Caprari and Elizabeth Chavez also offered their sympathies, with Caprari noting, "May her memory live forever in your heart," and Chavez adding, "It’s never easy to lose a parent, no matter how old we are."
Acklin was set to celebrate her 90th birthday next week, a milestone that now brings an additional layer of poignancy to her passing. Her death leaves a void in the lives of her family and friends, who will remember her with affection and sorrow.