It is with regret that we announce the passing of Bettye Jean Norman Collins, age 86, of Fayetteville, TN. A graveside service will be held at 2 pm on Friday, January 7, 2022, at Mulberry Cemetery with Bro. Tommy Graham officiating. There will be no visitation with the family prior to the service.
Bettye was born July 31, 1935, in Lincoln County, TN to the late Ernest Harold and Rubye Deane Watson Norman. She was a 1952 graduate of Central High School and worked as a seamstress for Lincoln Manufacturing Company. Bettye loved her family dearly and loved cooking for and entertaining all five generations in her home. She passed away on January 4, 2022, at Donalson Care Center.
Survivors include her children; Denise (John) Hoots of Fayetteville, Judy Hodges of Huntsville, AL, and Jimmy Collins of Fayetteville; grandchildren, Marcie Hoots, Joshua Holaway, Courtney (Michael) Tisdell; great grandchildren; Ryleigh (Zach) Barnes, Kaitlyn Holaway, Ella Grace Holaway; Cade Tisdell; Luke Tisdell; Hadley Tisdell; great-great grandchildren; John-Luke Barnes and Jordy Barnes; brother, William (Dawn) Norman; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Wysong Collins, Sr. and her brother, Harold Norman.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memorial Processing, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Bettye Jean Norman Collins.
7 Comments To "Bettye Jean Norman Collins"
#1 Comment By Jimmy Towry On January 4, 2022 @ 4:58 pm
So sorry to hear of Bettye’s passing. Memories of her go back 50 plus years.
Prayers for the family.
#2 Comment By Pat Knott On January 4, 2022 @ 5:01 pm
Denise & Marci. So sorry about the passing of your mother & grandmother. I used to visit her with my Aunt Ruth Curtis. They were great friends. May God comfort you & your families!
#3 Comment By Jeanie Hyde On January 4, 2022 @ 5:09 pm
Denise and family. I’m sorry to hear about your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
#4 Comment By Agnes Barnes On January 5, 2022 @ 8:12 am
I went to school with Betty, Denise lived next door to my parents when Marcie was young, I had no idea Betty was your mother, we played basketball together. My thoughts and prayers are with you Agnes Campbell Barnes
#5 Comment By Brenda J Burns On January 5, 2022 @ 5:28 pm
We are so Very Sorry to hear of Bettye’s passing.Our prayers with each and every Family Member.May God wrap his arms around each of you during this most difficult time, Clay and Mattie Sawyer
#6 Comment By Tony and lereca Swinford On January 6, 2022 @ 7:48 pm
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
#7 Comment By Ray Beatty On January 7, 2022 @ 12:43 pm
Denise and Family, Sorry to hear about Betty’s passing. I was raised in Belfast about a mile from H C and Annie May. I knew Jimmy, Philip and Gene. I remember your Mama and Daddy having the store in Belfast. Thoughts and Prayers for You and Your Family.