Howerton, Betty Jo age 80 of Knoxville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center. She was a member of Alice Bell Baptist Church. Betty retired from Kmart on Broadway after 47 years of service. Preceded in death by her parents Carl and Oma Tilson and son Donnie S. Howerton. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years Sherrill Howerton, daughter Janice and husband Richard Williams, son Tim and wife Sue Howerton, daughter-in-law Kathy Howerton, grandchildren Josh Howerton, Jennifer McDonald, Tiffany and Brandi Howerton, great grandchildren Joshua and Madelynn Howerton, sister Jean Wishart and nephews Ira and Jimmy Wishart. The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel from 5-7pm. Funeral Services will follow at 7pm with Rev. Toby Everett officiating. Family and friends will meet Wednesday at 10:15 in the Lynnhurst Cemetery for a 10:30 interment service. Friends may leave their condolences at www.lynnhurstchapel.com. Arrangements by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel.