Betty Harden Bagwell

Betty was preceded in death, by parents, Marvin and Huldie Harden of Warrior, AL; her husband, Jimmy Melvin Bagwell of Empire, AL; brother, Theron Harden, Pinson, AL; daughter, Cynthia Jo Moore, Empire, AL; granddaughter, Erica Michelle Rice, Corner, AL. She is survived by her son, James Daniel Bagwell and his wife Teresa Buchholz of New York, New York.

Betty worked in partnership with her husband for many years in the development and success of Jim Bagwell Farms. Additionally, she worked in the pharmacy department of Carraway Hospital in Birmingham, AL. She was also an award-winning sales associate at Rich’s Department Store in Birmingham. Betty loved travel and took particular pride in the landscaping of her home in Empire, AL. A graduate of Warrior High School, she was active in the alumni association there. She viewed herself most importantly as a loving mother to Cynthia and James, and as grandmother to Michelle. Known for her grace, style, and kindness, Betty will be deeply missed in the community where she lived since 1956.

Services for Betty will be held Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Ridout's Gardendale Chapel, 2029 Decatur Highway, Gardendale, AL 35071. A time of visitation will begin at 10:00 AM; funeral service at 11:00 AM: followed by her burial at Oakwood Memorial Gardens, Gardendale, AL.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ridoutsgardendalechapel.com for the Bagwell family.