She was born to the late William and Catherine Waddle on July 21st, 1935 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Lewis Garrison, Sr.; her son, Lewis “Butch” Garrison, Jr.; and 11 brothers and sisters.
Bettye is survived by her daughters, Cheri DelBrocco (David), Carla Bing (Ricky), Jennifer Klank (Eddie); grandchildren, Ricky Bing, Jr., Angela DelBrocco, and Caroline Klank.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to WKNO, Tennessee Ornithological Society, or to the American Lung Association.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff with One You Love Home Care for the special care they took with Mrs. Bettye.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, November 19th at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 N. Germantown Rd, Bartlett, TN.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MemphisFuneralGermantownParkway.com for the Garrison family.