Betty Jane (Hollifield) Baxley

Betty Jane Baxley, age 82, of Morristown, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 at her residence. She was a long-time member of Central Baptist Church and a current member of Kidwell’s Ridge Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother and a considerate and caring friend. She was an avid gardener and seamstress. She was preceded in death by her husband, the love of her life, Kenneth Fane Baxley; beloved son, Rickey Baxley; parents, Carl Henry and Martha Della Hollifield; brothers, J.W. Hollifield, Bill Hollifield, and Paul Hollifield; sister and best friend, Cora Wilson; sisters, Zillah Malone and Edna Lakins; and son-in-law, Ray Perkey. She is survived by her daughters, Phyllis Baxley Perkey (Otis Laws) and Donna Baxley; grandchildren, Tara Kinsler, Amber Baxley, Heather Baxley, and Brian Wright; great-grandchildren, Madison Baxley, Allen Michael Wright, Telia “Tilly” Kinsler, Jonathan Cole, Lachelle Baxley, and A.J. Baxley; special niece, Martha Holston; special nephew, Joel Baxley; special friends, Inez Stiles and Glenda Shropshire; and several more nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 1st at Westside Chapel Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. with Rev. Josh Carter officiating. Family and friends will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, February 2nd at Kidwell’s Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery for graveside services. Arrangements by Westside Chapel Funeral Home in Morristown.

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