Bettye Jefferson

Bettye Jefferson obituary, Memphis, TN

Bettye Jefferson

Bettye Jefferson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by R.S. Lewis & Sons Funeral Home - Walnut Grove on Oct. 29, 2025.

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Bettye Jean Jefferson, 82, of Memphis, TN passed away on October 22, 2025 at Methodist Germantown Hospital in Germantown, Tennessee. Bettye was born on September 22, 1943 to Malcolm and Thelma Eugenia Young in Memphis, Tennessee. She leaves to cherish her memories her only daughter Kyla Jefferson and a host of relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 9:00am-9:55am with a Celebration of Life to follow at 10:00am both will be held at RS Lewis & Sons 2944 Walnut Grove Road, Memphis, TN 38111.
Internment will be in Elmwood Cemetery 824 S Dudley St, Memphis, TN 38104.
Services will be livestreamed using the following link: https://www.facebook.com/RSLewisFuneralHome

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November 1, 2025

Dick Bade posted to the memorial.

October 31, 2025

Mary Wynne posted to the memorial.

October 29, 2025

R.S. Lewis & Sons Funeral Home - Walnut Grove posted an obituary.

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Dick Bade

November 1, 2025

Remembrances from our times working together at GM Workers Compensation, in Flint,Michigan We had a great group of people. Hopefully we will see each other in Heaven.

Mary Wynne

October 31, 2025

I am so sorry to learn about Betty's transition . I became friends with her several years ago in Memphis! She was a very nice and kind person and loved her family so much ! I hope she is now resting in peace !

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R.S. Lewis & Sons Funeral Home - Walnut Grove

2944 Walnut Grove Rd, Memphis, TN 38111

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November 1, 2025

Dick Bade posted to the memorial.

October 31, 2025

Mary Wynne posted to the memorial.

October 29, 2025

R.S. Lewis & Sons Funeral Home - Walnut Grove posted an obituary.