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211 West 5th Street PO Box 492, Benton, KY 42025
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Bettye Harper Obituary
She was the daughter of the late C.S. Devine and the late Lucille (Dezern) Devine. She was also preceded in death by husband: Joe Robert Harper.
She is survived by one daughter; Kim Russell and husband Jeff of Westmoreland, TN; three sons: Jeff Harper and wife Vicky of Benton, KY, Brad Harper of Paducah, KY, Matt Harper and wife Karen of Hickory, KY; one brother: Jerry Devine of Calvert City, KY; one sister: Cindy Devine of Calvert City, KY; eight grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren.
Arrangements are being handled by Collier Funeral Home, Benton, KY where the family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Funeral service will be at Collier Funeral Chapel at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 31, 2026, with Don Larimer and Mike Pittman officiating. Interment will be at Fooks Cemetery, Benton, KY.
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Upcoming Events
Mar
31
Visitation
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Collier Funeral Home
211 West 5th Street PO Box 492, Benton, KY 42025
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsMar
31
Service
2:00 p.m.
Collier Funeral Home
211 West 5th Street PO Box 492, Benton, KY 42025
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Collier Funeral Home - BentonOnly 14 hours left for delivery to next service.