Graveside service for Betty Sue Strope, age 82, of Fayetteville, TN, will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Shiloh Cemetery with Bro. Eddie Graves officiating. There will be no visitation prior to the service.
Betty was born on May 29, 1943, in Lincoln County, TN, to the late George Washington Richardson and Addie B. Storey Bevels Richardson. In her early years, she helped operate Strope’s Shop Easy in Flintville and was later employed with Lee Manufacturing and Amana.
A devoted caregiver at heart, Betty found her greatest joy in caring for children. She operated a daycare for many years and lovingly helped raise generations of children in her community. She had a special place in her heart for all children, but her deepest joy came from being “Maw Maw” to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Betty also enjoyed the simple pleasures of life; spending time outdoors, tending to her flowers, and watching her hummingbirds.
She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Stanly; son, Tony (Janie) Strope; grandchildren, Luke (Sara) Stanly, Sarah (Andrew) Barton, Bailey Strope, Brian Strope, Caitlyn Strope, Alex Strope, and Brittany Strope; and great-grandchildren, Banks Barton, and Oliver and Eleanor Stanly.
In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey Allen Strope; and siblings, Charlie Bevels, Gladys Bevels Thornton, and Frances Nichols.
Memorial donations may be made to The Brett Boyer Foundation, 4191 Arno Rd, Franklin, TN, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memorial Processing, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Betty Sue Strope.
3 Comments To "Betty Sue Strope"
#1 Comment By Hilary Hardin On September 30, 2025 @ 2:06 pm
Mrs. Betty was “Maw Maw” to my son, Reid. As a young mama going back to work with a little one, it gave me a great sense of peace to leave my baby with such a loving caregiver. I will always remember sweet Maw Maw and the blessing she was to our family during those days.
#2 Comment By Jo Ann Cary On September 30, 2025 @ 7:55 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss. Betty was a special person. She took care of me and Linda when we were little kids and our kids when they were little. I will never forget the store in Flintville with the big red metal coca-cola cooler. We would get cokes and they were so cold and good. I will miss her very much. I’ll be praying for God to wrap his arms around the family and give you comfort.
#3 Comment By Katie Womack On October 1, 2025 @ 6:06 pm
Jennifer— so sorry for the loss of your sweet mama. I think of her often. I know you will miss her so much. May God comfort you in this difficult time 🙏❤️