Bettye Ruth Phifer

Bettye was a loving mother, devoted friend, and faithful believer whose life was marked by her many talents, accomplishments, and the relationships she cherished. A woman of many gifts, she was a talented seamstress with a keen eye for detail and an immaculate home decorator who took pride in creating beautiful surroundings. Throughout her professional life, Bettye served as a business manager and executive secretary, bringing her skills, dedication, and attention to detail to everything she did. She was also an accomplished traveler who had the opportunity to experience new places and create lasting memories along the way.

Above all, Bettye’s faith remained an important part of her life. She leaves behind a legacy of faith, love, and treasured memories that will continue to live on through the generations of family who loved her dearly. Her presence will be deeply missed by her family and the many friends whose lives she touched throughout her 94 years.

Bettye was preceded in death by her mother, Ethyl; her father, Charles; her siblings, Charles, Jake, Polly, and Frances; and her companion, Don.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her sister Shirley Roberts Ryan; daughters, Suzanne (Bjorn) Jensen, Natalie (Mark) Creasman, and Janine (Stephen) Medlin; her grandchildren, Jennifer, Justin, Julie, Parker, Andreas, Tobias, and Wesley; great-grandchildren, Audrey, Ophelia, Jacek, Michael, Justin, Jordan, Caden, Monroe, Brynn, Beckett, and Meadow. Her family will forever treasure the memories they shared with her, and hold close the legacy she leaves behind.

The family welcomes friends to attend a graveside service on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the Garden of Devotion at Sherwood Chapel and Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Bettye’s name to Mended Hearts.