Bettye Jean Henson Obituary

The memory of Bettye Jean Henson of Chatom, Alabama, who passed away on August 3, 2024 at the age of 89, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bettye Jean Henson to pay them a last tribute.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Bettye Jean may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

She was predeceased by: her parents, J. A. Baker and Lois Baker; her husband Dr. Joe Henson; her daughters, Leigh Ann Henson and Jane Marie Henson; and her siblings, Richard Baker, Laverne Baker and Shelby Baker.

She is survived by: her daughter Sally H. Bailey (Jeff); and her grandchildren, Jacob Henson Bailey and Leighanna Jane Bailey. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.