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Betty Govan Obituary

Betty Jean Govan,77 was called home from labor to reward on Sunday October 19,2025 in Memphis, Tennessee.
Visitation and funeral services will be for Betty visiting hours are Saturday November 1,2025 9:00am - 10:55am and Funeral service begins at 11:00am, all services are held at Mt Vernon Baptist Church- Westwood 620 Parkrose road. Burial will take place at Salem Baptist Church cemetery in Batesville, Mississippi.
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Obituary published on Legacy.com by WMC on Oct. 30, 2025.

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Aerica L. Alexander

October 31, 2025

Sending prayers and love to Glenda (GG) and entirely family's!!

Rosrzetta

October 31, 2025

My family, my deepest condolences for each of you as we morn the seperation of Betty Jean from this earthly home to a heavenly one, now present with God.. her quiet demeanor will be miss, but her spirit will be with us forever. My prayers and love!! Rosezetta

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