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Willie Betts Obituary
Her grandson, Rev. Nathan Eldridge, will officiate. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Morris Coleman, Bryce, David, Chris, Brad, Tim, Weston, Richard and Van Eldridge and Derek and Aaron Betts.
Mrs. Betts was a member of Parkhill Baptist Church in Jackson. A Christian mother and the backbone of her family, she lovingly raised her children and two grandchildren, Weston and Jada Eldridge, instilling in each Christian values and principles.
She was preceded in death by husbands, Leon Eldridge and Frank Betts; son, Leon O. Eldridge; grandchildren, Aaron Dean , Allen and Heather Nicole Eldridge; parents, William and Lula Ward; and siblings, Vernon Ward, Frank Ward, Travis Ward, Dolly Eubanks, Jessie Jenkins, Sybil Foster, Woodrow Ward, Nina Gamer, Will Ward and Mabel Pettigrew.
Survivors include children, Doyle Eldridge ( Charlene) of Florence, Barnie Eldridge (Karole) of Meridian, Paul Eldridge (Cassie) of Jackson, Travis Eldridge (Jan) of Brandon, Ricky Eldridge of Flora, Joyce Coleman (William) of Jackson, David Betts (Linda) of Florence; daughter-in-law, Lelia Eldridge; 31 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
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David Betts
May 2, 2010
I will always remember Willie she came into my life after the loss of my mother. I was a confused young man and she always set a good example for me to follow. She was also very good to my dad and made him very happy.
I am very grateful to her fine Christian family of which took me in and has always treated me as one of their own.
I will miss seeing her but will always have good memories of her in my heart and mind forever.
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Nancy Davis
April 21, 2010
To Joyce and Ricky
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Mrs. Betts was such a joy to my day. I will always remember her.
sincerely,
Nancy Davis
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Morris Coleman
April 19, 2010
Maw-Maw, I will miss you so much. I will miss the good food that you would fix like the fried chicken, mac and chesse and those home made biscuits. But most of all, I will miss your smile that you would greet me and everyone with. Love you , Morris
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