It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Bettye Ruth Paisley of Athens, Tennessee, who passed away at the age of 81, on July 25, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Bill Thomas and Dora Frisbee. She is survived by : her former life partner Bobby D. Knox; her stepson Michael Paisley; her siblings, Jimmy Thomas, Billy Thomas, Johnny Thomas, Edna Sewell, Ella Black, Jean Wade and Margaret Gable; her husband Bill Paisley of Athens; her daughters, Tracey Hicks (Dennis) of Athens, Susan Saliba of Chattanooga, Allison Peters (Wes) of Knoxville and Karen Webb (Burton) of Knoxville; her siblings, Glenda Coleman (Fred) of Athens and Bobby Goodman (Sue) of Athens; her grandchildren, Tripp Hicks (Alyssa), Heath Hicks, Gabby (Ben Wyrick), Matthew Saliba, Ethan Peters, Hannah Peters and Will Stone; her great grandchildren, Parker and Addy; and her sister-in-law Pamela Maddux (Larry).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home