Betty J. Payne

She was born December 31, 1934, in Kentucky, a daughter to the late Mr. and Mrs. Jackson.

Betty most treasured her beloved family. She also enjoyed spending time with her friends. She was a lively spirit that loved dancing. Her irreplaceable, dependable personality was characterized by how she could keep a secret anyone shared with her. People always confided their problems in her because her caring soul couldn't help but try to find a solution to ease their burden in any way. Everyone who came across her always praised her, saying she had a good heart and treated you well no matter who you were. Every kid in the family whether grandchild, niece, nephew, cousin very much looked forward to her visits.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond King; son, Forrest King; and six of her siblings.

She is survived by her son, Dwight L. King and his wife Cathy; daughter, Teresa King Cason; brothers, Jimmy Jackson (Darlene), Delmer Jackson (Bonnie); sister, Debra Sue; grandchildren, Tiffany Bouwder, Courtney Scott and husband Greg, Christopher Chance Hardin, Seth Monroe King, David Dement, and Thomas Dement; great-grandchildren, Alexis King, Charlie Scott, Olivia Scott, Trey Dement, Layla, Nova, Christian, Jay, Chance Jr., and one on the way.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thursday, August 6, 2020, at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home in Pearl, Mississippi. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Friday, August 7, 2020, at Cedar Lawn Cemetery in Jackson, Mississippi.