Mrs. Bettye Jo Cayce Gerow

She was predeceased by her beloved husband William C. Gerow; her precious daughter Christina Tucker Land; parents James R. and Irene (Murphy) Cayce; two sisters, Katherine (Marion) Davis and Sue (Paul) Steinmann; son-in-law Hubert Grant; and brother-in-law, Bob (Betty) Gerow of Indianapolis, IN.

She was a 1940 graduate of Central High School and later the Edmondson School of Business. She was a life member of First Christian Church of Chattanooga, was a charter member of the Key Class and served over many years as Supt. of the Jr. Dept, Co-Head of Special Events, Deacon and Board Member. All three of her girls were married in this church. Some becoming life members themselves. With her husband, Bill, owned and operated Valley Optical Wholesale Supply Co., Inc. for 44 years. She was always active in golf, playing bridge, owned and loved many cats and was engaged in volunteer work at the Community Kitchen and as a Pink Lady at Memorial Hospital.

Survivors include her daughter, Pamela and Byron Cole; daughter, Marsha L. Grant; and son-in-law Tom Land. Blessed with grandchildren Claire Cole, Lesley Cole Morgan, Alex Cole, Cayce Grant Smith, David Grant, Matthew Tucker and Lauren Tucker Zell and respective spouses. She lived to see and hold twelve great-grandchildren. Nieces surviving are Drue Shook, Kim Shomaker, Susan Stewart and Becky Perry. Nephews Ron, David and Jim Gerow.

The family will receive friends on Friday, January 13th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with a memorial service at 1:00 p.m., all at Chattanooga Funeral Home North Chapel, Hixson. Committal service will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday at Chattanooga National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to First Christian Church on McCallie Ave or Hospice of Chattanooga. Arrangements are under the care of the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.