Mrs. Bettye Antwine (Cranford) is the Matriarch of the Cranford family. Her parents and grandparents helped settle the Texas town of Perrin, TX in the late 1860s and 1870s. Well known for the share cropping work and defensive engagements against the Natives in Jack County, Aunt Bettye was the only daughter from a total of seven siblings. The Cranford name is synonymous with Perrin, Texas where some of the Cranford’s who purchased land from Mr. Perrin himself still value and harvest from the land to this day.  

Throughout her life she has endured national events such as the Great Depression, World War II, the Korean and Vietnam wars, 9/11 and Covid.  Mrs. Antwine has had direct relatives fight in every major conflict since World War II. Mr. Floyd Antwine, her husband who she married, was injured in the Korean War and subsequently awarded the Purple Heart. Floyd and Bettye went on to raise two successful son’s Tommy and Brad who are proud members of the Cranford family to this day.

Mrs. Antwine has been a ‘quilter’ for nearly all her life. From the early days of helping pass the time as a hobby, she has crafted quilts all by hand for as long as she can remember. Her perfectionist attributes came from her parents and are still shown today in the quality of hand sewn quilts. Her attention to detail matches that of professional quilters of today who only use machines to produce quilts. Her love for God almighty is reflected in the beautiful works she produces. She loves the art of quilting and the significance it brings to her life as she continues in this craft at 95 years of age and counting. Because of the perfection and value within the work she produces, she is adamant and highly selective about who receives these works of art. Judges and experts from across the country have evaluated her work and have come to the same conclusion. The intricate detail and professional quality she continuously creates places the quilts values consistently between $2,000 - $5,000

Mr. Robert (Bob) Cranford and Mr. Andrew (Drew) Cranford currently volunteer at the annual Beaver Creek Rendezvous hunt. The exploits of the success from BCR and the annual hunts throughout the years that the two of them bring home to Texas has literally given her an “awe inspiring” attitude for their dedication and loyalty to support such a worthy cause. In 2024, Aunt Bettye asked to contribute to BCR with the donation of her first quilt, a masterpiece all in itself. Currently, her third donation is being raffled by the BCR for 2026. Tickets for the raffle will be sold starting October 24th 2026 thru the Ekalaka Bizarre on November 21st 2026. The drawing will be held at the conclusion of the Bizarre at 3pm, by Mr. L.A. Livingston. If you would like to purchase a raffle ticket, please contact one of the BCR staff who will be happy to assist.