Betty Lynn Smith Nunnally, 83, departed this life on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at her home after an extended illness. A wonderful wife, mother and grandmother, she will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was born in Chattanooga, TN on August 10, 1934, to the late James Lynn Smith and Sallye Elizabeth Bradley Smith. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology and a minor in music from Carson-Newman College in 1956. She worked at University Hospital, Field Enterprise Corp. selling World Book encyclopedias and retired from Baptist Medical Center Montclair after more than 30 years as a Medical Technologist. She also worked at Parisian and Talbots. She was a long time member of Briarwood Presbyterian Church and Chancel Choir. She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence Hudson Nunnally, brother James Bradley Smith. She is survived by her daughter Linda Nunnally Campbell and son-in-law Bobby of Birmingham; son, Douglas Scott Nunnally and daughter-in-law Angela of Madison, AL; sister, Pollye (Harry) Gross and sister-in-law Cheryll (Jimmy) Smith of Chattanooga, TN; grandchildren, Drew, Elizabeth, Caroline, and David Campbell of Birmingham and Avery Nunnally of Madison; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The family wishes to thank her many friends who have visited, called, and sent best wishes during her illness, and special caregivers and friends Barbara Ross and Willodean Shine and the staff of Home Instead Senior Care and Alacare Hospice for their warmth and attention. A celebration of Mrs. Nunnally's life will be held at Briarwood Presbyterian Church Chapel on Friday, March 23 at 10:00 am followed by a graveside service at Alabama National Cemetery. Rev Mark Cushman will be officiating the service. The family will receive friends Thursday, March 22 from 6 to 8 pm at Southern Heritage Funeral Home, Pelham, and Friday, March 23 from 9 to 10 am at Briarwood Presbyterian Church Chapel. Memorial donations can be made to Briarwood Presbyterian Church or the Alzheimer's Association.
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