Funeral service for Betty Gayle Fite Holt, age 88, of Fayetteville, TN will be held at 3 PM on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Higgins Funeral Home with Chad Hancock and Pastor Darrel Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Hills Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be from 12 PM to 3 PM on Friday at Higgins.
Betty was born October 30, 1937, in McBurg, TN to the late Robert Leonard Fite and Hallie Mae Harwell Fite. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Fayetteville and cherished caring for her family as a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She also enjoyed shopping for a bargain and was described as the “yard sale queen.” Betty passed away peacefully June 1, 2026, at her daughter’s home.
Survivors include her daughters, Amelia Holt-Sysenkham (Dwayne Pogue) and Barbara Jean Bly (Scotty); grandchildren, Nathan Lance Sysenkham, Claudia Abigail Sysenkham, Thomas Reed Mckin, Patricia Melvina Mckin, Brittany Michelle Bly; six great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren; and her beloved dog, Peanut. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Thomas Holt; stepdaughter, Kathy Holt Griffin; brother, Bobby Fite; and a baby sister.
The family would like to thank Gentiva Hospice nursing, CNA, and pastoral staff for the care they gave our mom on a weekly basis. And many thanks to her live-in caregiver, Crystal Cox, for the countless hours of around the clock care for my mom. We love you for loving our mom like you did.
Higgins Funeral Home is privileged to offer comfort, care, and support to the family of Betty Gayle Fite Holt.
Amelia,Jenna,and all the family, I’m so sorry to hear Betty’s passing. I’ve known I was Betty for over 50 years now. Betty was a very sweet lady. My dad worked for Claude & Betty for nearly 20 years and the memories through the years when her and Claude came to visit. May God be with the family and friends. Rest In Peace
Mrs Betty your work on earth is done!
Love Y’all
There are so many memories, how can I pick just one? I guess the one that really sticks out would be we(my husband at the time, Buck) invited her first a cookout for her 50th birthday. Where her and my Dad arrived, we had a surprise party with two of her favorite people, Tommy and Mary Newhent. Tommy played guitar, so did my husband and Mary sang. When they did a song, TOO OLD TO DIE YOUNG, Mama got emotional and began to cry. It really touched her heart. That was the first time I ever saw her cry.
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Amelia, and family. I am so very sorry to hear of Betty’s passing.Such a sweet woman and yes we use to compare the best yard sales.Words cannot express my sympathy. May God wrap his arms around each of you in this most difficult time.She is now with Claude as Heaven has definitely gained another Angel.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Praying for peace and comfort. Mrs. Betty was one of my Mom’s (Mildred McNatt’s) favorite people. She loved her.♥️
Conditions to the Families. My dad worked for Mr. Fite years ago. Mrs Betty attended his visitation when he passed. God Bless