Betty Sue Nabors

BETTY NABORS March 31, 1936 - September 19, 2025 Betty Sue Doss Nabors quietly passed into Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, September 19, at 89 years old. Betty Sue Doss Nabors was born on March 31, 1936, to James and Mary Doss in Houston, MS. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Stanley Erwin Nabors; her parents James and Mary Doss; brothers Henry Doss and Jerry Doss; sisters, Virginia Kraker and Glenda Livingston. She is survived by her youngest brother, Elkin Doss of Houston. She is survived by her daughters Sharon (Leroy) Brewer and Jenna (Larry) Shook all of Starkville. Betty is also survived by her grandchildren Valerie (Geoffrey) Hawthorne of Youngsville, NC, Rev. Lee (Emily) Brewer of Palmetto, GA, Nathan (Mary Kimbrough) Brewer, of Starkville, MS, Staci Shook of Hendersonville, TN and Kyle Shook of Chicago, IL. Her six great-grandchildren are LJ Brewer, Cayden Brewer, Sydney Hawthorne, Shepherd Hawthorne, Levi Brewer and John Saunders Brewer. An extremely hard worker, Betty held many positions throughout her life. As a young woman, she became a highly proficient seamstress at Garan, Inc. She also served many years in the food industry as manager of the House of Barbecue and with MSU Food Services, as well as enjoying her work at Aspen Bay Candle Company. After retiring, Betty enjoyed assisting her husband, Stan, with his work as Manager and Tour Director for Starkville Buses. She enjoyed travelling on the bus tours across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. She enjoyed making new friends on each trip, developing many lifelong friendships. Betty and Stan specialized in Branson Tours, developing personal and professional relationships with many of the performers. Betty's favorite hobby was gardening. She loved to be in her yard planting flowers, watering her yard, raking leaves and just being outside. The most important thing in her life was her faith in Jesus Christ. Betty was a member of Bridgeway Church (formerly Calvary Baptist Church) in Starkville for over 50 years where she served as a children's teacher for Sunday School and missions. She also served alongside her husband while he was a deacon and Gideon. She enjoyed serving on hospitality and benevolence committees. Betty had a very caring and generous heart, always more concerned about others than herself. She was a loyal member of the Friendship Sunday School Class at Bridgeway Church where she enjoyed participating in various projects, especially packing the Operation Christmas Child boxes. A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Welch Funeral Home, Starkville, MS. Visitation will be from 12:00-2:00 p.m. with the funeral following in the chapel. A private graveside will be at Oddfellows Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff at Dugan Memorial Home in West Point, MS, for their kindness and exceptional care. Memorials can be sent to Friendship Sunday School Class at Bridgeway Church, Starkville, MS, Young at Heart Senior Adult Ministry, at Bridgeway Church, Gideon Bibles International, or a ministry of your choice.