She was born on December 28, 1951 to the late Walter Shores and Almer Pauline Hite Johnson. Betty Joe was preceded in death by her brother, Wayne Shores, and her sister, Barbara Callahan.
She is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Danny Varner; stepson, Josh Varner (Kristie); grandchildren, Cole Hewatt, Alexa Varner, and Brody Varner; sisters, Johnnie Carrol Starr (Walter), Brenda Richey, Donna Sessums (Johnny), and Christie Shores; and her brother, Michael Shores.
Betty Joe was a member of Fairmount Church of Christ. She was a loving, thoughtful woman with a heart of gold who would do anything for anyone. Her love language was giving; especially gifts she had lovingly crafted with her own hands. She had a passion for crafting and making jewelry, and she found joy in creating special things for the people she loved.
Betty Joe was also an excellent cook, and her famous banana pudding will surely be remembered and missed by all who had the pleasure of enjoying it.
Above all, Betty Joe will be remembered for her generous spirit, her thoughtfulness, and the love she so freely shared with everyone around her. Her kindness, creativity, and giving heart leaves behind a legacy that will live on in the hearts of her family and friends.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 5, 20206 from 5-7pm at Owen Funeral Home. A Celebration of Betty Joe’s life will be conducted on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 2pm from the Chapel of Owen Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest at Sunset Memory Gardens, Cartersville.
Owen Funeral Home, 12 Collins Drive, Cartersville, GA 30120 (770) 382-3030. OwenFunerals.com
