Betty Voyles Obituary
Betty was born on March 22, 1941 in Montgomery County, TN to the late William F. Key, Sr. and Nellie Katherine Richardson Key. Betty was also preceded in death by her first husband, Earl Oldham, second husband, Earl Voyles, and her brother, William F. Key, Jr.
Betty is survived by her; daughters, Anita Jarman, Denise (Kenny) Baxter, and Mary (Craig) Oldham Caudill; brother, Larry (Judy) Key; sister-in-law, Dorris Key; grandchildren, Ian (Stephanie) Baxter, Nick (Dr. Hannah Glenn) Baxter, Emily (Jeremy) Waters, Corbin Jarman, Cody Odendahl, and Sarah Odendahl; great grandchildren, Aiden Baxter, Nova Jarman Rodriguez, and Thomas Baxter-Quijas; several nieces and nephews.
Betty was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved having many generations of family in the home. She also loved her flower gardens. Betty's home became a fixture for the family over the course of five decades, hosting for the holidays and birthdays, traditions the family will continue to honor.
Pallbearers will be: Ian Baxter, Nick Baxter, Corbin Jarman, Cody Odendahl, Jeremy Waters, Aiden Baxter, Jaime Key, and Larry Key.
A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM in the Chapel of Neal Tarpley Parchman Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Kirby officiating. Visitation will be on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 from 10:00 AM until the hour of service at the funeral home. Burial will be held at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery.
Arrangements are entrusted to Neal Tarpley Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488. Online condolences and live streaming of the services may be made and viewed at www.nealtarpleyparchman.com .
1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040
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