Bettye Jean Jefferson, 82, of Memphis, TN passed away on October 22, 2025 at Methodist Germantown Hospital in Germantown, Tennessee. Bettye was born on September 22, 1943 to Malcolm and Thelma Eugenia Young in Memphis, Tennessee. She leaves to cherish her memories her only daughter Kyla Jefferson and a host of relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 9:00am-9:55am with a Celebration of Life to follow at 10:00am both will be held at RS Lewis & Sons 2944 Walnut Grove Road, Memphis, TN 38111.
Internment will be in Elmwood Cemetery 824 S Dudley St, Memphis, TN 38104.
Services will be livestreamed using the following link: https://www.facebook.com/RSLewisFuneralHome
The Marshall Family sends our deepest condolences.
Deepest sympathy to Kyla and the Jefferson family. I have known Bettye for over 40 years. We worked together at Fisher Body and later in GMs benefits department. Bettye was a friend and a very generous person. May God provide comfort and peace to the family.
Barbra Carson
We extend our Sincere Prayers and Condolences to the entire Family in the passing of Bettye Jefferson. Bettye was my close neighbor in Flint, Michigan for many years, plus we worked together at General Motors Corporation for many years as well. Bettye was a great neighbor and friend, and we will miss her dearly. May God Bless and Keep the Family during this difficult period of Bereavement. Hewitt, Dornell, Jason, Marlon, and Jamaal. Rest in Peace.
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