Obituary For Betty Jones

Mrs. Betty Jones 87, of LaFayette, Alabama died Monday September 17, 2018 at her residence. Funeral services will be held Thursday September 20, 2018 at 3PM at the First Baptist Church with burial to follow at the LaFayette City Cemetery, with the Rev. Scott Ferguson And the Rev. Mark McGee officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday from 5PM until 7PM.

Betty was born in Chambers County, Alabama December 23, 1930 to the late Jackson Jordan Sanders and the late Edith Frances Burton Sanders, she was an active member of the First Baptist Church in LaFayette and the Dorcus Sunday School Class, she retired from Playtex and later retired from the Russell Corp. both in LaFayette.

She is survived by her husband Leroy Jones of LaFayette, Al., 3 children Brenda Harrelson of Auburn, Al., Susan (Jerry) Crowder of Lanett, Al., Jeffrey Jones of LaFayette, Al. 3 grandchildren Grant Fetner of Auburn, Al., Alyson (Matt) Sims of Gold Hill, Al., Lindsey (Ron) Sellers of Beauregard, Al., 8 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister & brother in law Sue & Hugh Cooksey, sister Neita Kirkland, and son in law Jerry Harrelson

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Dear Jeff, I received my LaFayette Sun yesterday afternoon and read about Betty, I am so sorry. I tried to call yesterday to offer my sympathy and love to you, Leroy Brenda and Susan. Betty was a wonderful person and gave so much to all who came in contact with her and Leroy. I have so valued and held dear what she and Leroy meant to me and how much I admired them both. The world is a better place because of Betty. All of you are much in my thoughts and prayers. Sue Boxx

- Sue Boxx

So sorry for your loss. Mr. Leroy and Jeff I will be praying for you and your family during this time. Love to all.

- Hope Howard

What an incredibly kind and generous person Ms. Betty was. Leroy got me started in medicine as a teenager in the early 70s working in Dr. Nick Wheeler’s clinic, teaching me the skills that would serve as a foundation for my future career. Betty and Leroy often invited me into their home and to enjoy her fabulous cooking. They made me feel like a member of their family. The world was a better place with Ms. Betty in it. Best wishes to Leroy, Brenda, Susan, and Jeff. Joseph G. King, MD Lexington, KY

- Joseph King

Jeff and Mr. Leroy, My heart & deepest sympathy go out to you & your family upon hearing of Miss Betty's passing. It won't be the same visiting church & not seeing/talking with her in her regular place right behind us. What a kind and caring woman of God, a great example she was. I know she is sorely missed, praying for your peace and comfort in the coming months. Love, Stanley Jones

- Stanley Jones

Mr. Leroy,Jeff, Susan and family I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs. Betty. I did not know until today (late Thursday afternoon). I had called Kathy from Valley Monument and while we were talking she told me. Please know that each of you are in our prayers and thoughts. May God give comfort and strength as only HE can. Much love, Tim, Cherie, Leah, and Ruslan McCain

- Cherie McCain

Jeff I'm so sorry to hear about Ms. Betty. I worked with her at Russell and my mother worked with her at Playtex. She was a awesome lady! I am grateful for having known her. Precious memories I have of our time together. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

- Tia Hadaway Edge

Mr. Leroy and Jeff, I am so sorry to hear about Mrs. Betty. Mrs. Betty was a wonderful, sweet lady. I have fond memories of Mrs. Betty. Special lady! I will treasure the sweet memories I have of Mrs. Betty. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Natalie Hand Walden

- Natalie Walden

Mr. Leroy and Jeff, Ya'll know how much we all loved Mrs. Betty- she will certainly be missed. Praying for ya'll

- CAROLYN LOTT

Leroy, so sorry to hear about Betty. What a sweet lady she was. My thoughts and prayers for you and all the family.

- Becky Holley

Miss Betty is one of our favorite cousins. My sister, Syble shared with me of her fondly memories about her. She used to babysit Betty's two older daughters at her upstairs rented apartment next to old hospital in Lafayette. I believe Betty influenced Russell Corp to hire deaf people and they loved her. She will be missed very much. Dinah Moss Estes4SFFQ

- Dinah Estes

I’m so sorry to hear about Mrs. Betty Jones passing, my sympathies to the family, she was a very sweet lady. God Bless You all!!

- Jody Gillilan Jarrell

So very sorry to hear of Miss Betty’s passing. She was such a sweet lady and was always a special person to me.

- Donnie Teel

The family will be in my prayers. Mrs. Betty was a very sweet, beautiful woman. I am very sorry for your loss. Larry and Martha Crozier

- Martha Crozier

Dear Jeff and Mr. LeRoy, We are so sad to hear that Ms. Betty passed away. Our deepest love and heartfelt prayers are with you and your Family at this most difficult time. Love, Steve and LaDonna Hendrix

- LaDonna Elliott Hendrix

All of us at Chambers Co. Health Dept. are so sorry for your loss. In our thoughts and prayers.

- Tracy Taylor

So very sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Tracy Taylor ( Chambers County Health Department )

- Tracy Taylor

Jeff- So sorry for your loss. It only took one time meeting her to see just how sweet of a lady she was. Prayers for the family, as I am sure she will be greatly missed. Greg

- Greg Asbell

I am very sorry Jeff. Will be praying for you and the rest of your family.

- Kathy Medders Anthony

I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you both during this difficult time. Mrs Betty was always so sweet & she will be dearly missed.

- Ansley Edmondson

Leroy and Jeff, So very sorry to hear about Ms. Betty I know you all will miss her greatly. She was always so sweet and kind. So many fond memories of her. Kind Regards, The Steve White Family

- Steve White

So sorry to hear this. Ms. Betty was always so sweet. She will be truly missed. My Thoughts and prayers are with the family. ELizabeth Talley

- E Talley