Birth date: Sep 8, 1932 Death date: Jan 2, 2012
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Mrs. Betsy Fay Atwood, 79, of Elizabethton died Monday, January 2, 2012 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. A native of Butler, TN she was the daughter of the late Avery Martin and Anna Mae Bunton Harmon. She was a loving mother to her son, Richard, a wonderful aunt and wife. Mrs. Atwood was a member of Beck Mountain Baptist Church and she was a fifty year member of the Eastern Star of Elizabethton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Richard Lynn Atwood and seven brothers and sisters. Survivors include her husband of sixty-one years, Clay Atwood, of the home; a brother, Billy Harmon and wife Ann of Ohio; three special nieces, Joy Hartzell and husband Doug, Indiana, Roma Jean Cowan and husband Tom, Elizabethton and Louallen Lanthorn, Johnson City; special nephews, Joe Harmon and wife Michelle, Ohio and Georgie Atwood and wife Priscilla, Ohio. Several additional nieces and nephews and special friends, Margaret and Johnny Campbell, Butler, Karen May, Ohio and Raleigh and Lois Combs, of Mountain City also survive. Funeral service for Mrs. Betsy Fay Atwood will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, January 5, 2012 in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services with Rev. Ronnie Campbell officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00-7:00 P.M. on Thursday prior to the funeral service. Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. Friday, January 6, 2012 in Bunton Town Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Doug Hartzell, Georgie Atwood, Schuylar Cowan, Joe Harmon and Billy Harmon. Everyone will meet at the funeral home at 12:00 Noon on Friday to go in procession to the cemetery. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to Beck Mountain Baptist Church, 2797 Siam Road, Elizabethton, TN 37643.Read Obituary
Betsy was a wonderful, loving and giving person. She always was kind to me. She always made me laugh. She took me to country concerts. I loved Betsy so much. her and Clay are like my aunt and uncle, such good people. I know you will miss her so much Clay and we will too. Praying that God will lift you up and comfort you in your sorrow. Betsy will be missed...i still think of her all the time. I love you Clay and god bless you!!
Aunt Betsy I am truly going to miss you. You always had a kind word and a great sense of humor. You were also a wonderful story teller and never forgot anything. I am going to miss your great food. You always made me smile. I love you and very proud you were apart of my family. Uncle Clay couldn't have picked a better partner. You to were truly soul mates.
Miss you dearly you are gone but you well never be forgotten.
Bobbie Joan Bullard
Betsy was a special lady and my friend who always lifted my spirits. She was fun to be with and also a great partner in a game of Rook. Walter, my husband, and I enjoyed visiting with Betsy and Clay for many years. I have many good memories of them. Clay, I think of you and I pray the Lord will give you strength and comfort for today and all the tomorrows that lie ahead. Thanks for being such good friends and I love you. Love, Karen May
Ravenna, Ohio
Betsy was a energetic, delightful, loyal, wonderful friend who was always upbeat and witty about life. Betsy and I always had wonderful stories about our adventures to tell. Two come to mind immediately. One week Betsy and I decided to come from northern Ohio to Tn. It was in the fall and to this day neither of us had forgotten the absolute beauty of the trip --fabulous. Then one day my husband and I were coming toward Betsy and Clay's house and the hot air balloon festival was in Ravenna. My husband got on the CB and told Betsy something big was floating over her house. She replies, " Just one of my biscuits got away." To Clay and Betsy and their families, Raleigh and I sent our prayers and love. Clay and Betsy are precious friends forever. Lois Combs
My best memories of Betsy is what a jolly, caring person she was. We enjoyed visiting them in the Akron, Ohio area when she was caring for her dad, and the many years we gathered at the family reunion in Roan Mountain. Our sympathy and prayers are with Clay and her entire family.
(cousin) Marie Harmon Geisinger and Paul from St. Petersburg, Florida.
My prayers are with the family and friends of Mrs. Atwood. I never knew her, but I knew Clay in Butler, and my thoughts are with him and his family. May she rest in peace.
Clyde Fenner
Des Moines, Washington
I only knew Betsy for a few years through Raleigh and Lois Combs, but my spirit was always lightened by Betsy's quick wit and smile. I have memories of her laughter that I will hold in my heart. I am thinking of you, Clay, and know you will miss her so much. She was a special lady. God bless, Nancy Combs Mixon (Raleigh's daughter)
A VERY BEAUTIFUL, AND WONDERFUL PERSON. AND VERY LOVED BY ALL.
VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. SORRY WE CANT BE THERE.
We are sorry for your loss and are
praying for you. Please let us know if we can serve you in any way.
Calvary Baptist Church
225 Holy Lane
Elizabethton, Tn 37643
423 542 5033 e/Mail office@calvaryonline.net
He heals the brokenhearted and
binds up their wounds. Psalm 147-3
