Betty Sue Parmely Saxton

Betty Sue Saxton was born August 22, 1948 in Ramer, TN the daughter of the late Issac and Ilene Littlejohn Parmely.

She was united in marriage to Thomas D. Saxton on April 16, 1966.

Mrs. Saxton was a loving wife, devoted Mother and Nanny. She was a wonderful homemaker who prided herself in taking care of her family. Every year she raised a beautiful garden which she worked in from sun up to sun down. When she wasn't in her vegetable garden, she was tending to her many flowers. She loved listening to a variety of music and playing the guitar. When she was able, she attended church at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in McNairy, TN.

She always made time to play with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Many memories were made playing ball in the backyard, sitting on the porch, or eating together as a family.

For 55 years, she worked alongside her husband, Thomas taking care of their family and farm. Together, they leave a legacy of love, family, and friendship.

Mrs. Saxton departed this life on August 10, 2021 in Bethel Springs, Tennessee at the age of 72 Years, 11 Months, 19 Days. She is survived by
her husband Thomas D. Saxton of Bethel Springs, TN; two daughters, Shelia Graham and husband Jeff of Bethel Springs, TN, Amanda Gentry and husband Rick of Bethel Springs, TN; a son, Bryan Saxton and fiancé Samantha of Bethel Springs, TN; two sisters, Carolyn Hensley and husband Russell of Ramer, TN, Mary Thacker of Bethel Springs, TN; four brothers, Bennie Parmely of Selmer, TN, Billy Parmely of Selmer, TN, James Parmely and wife Beverly of Selmer, TN, David Parmely and wife Bonnie of Selmer, TN;

ten grandchildren, Dustin McDonald and wife Marissa of Michie, TN, Jacob Graham of Bethel Springs, TN, Kaleb Graham of Bethel Springs, TN, Kameron Graham of Bethel Springs, TN, Madalynn Brooke Isbell of Bethel Springs, TN, Mollie Brianna Isbell of Bethel Springs, TN, Alyssa Gentry Watson and husband Doug of Walnut, MS, Katelynn Gentry Harrison and husband Nathan of Faulkner, MS, Nicolas Gentry of Bethel Springs, TN, Tyler Saxton of Bethel Springs, TN; two great grandchildren, Eva Claire McDonald of Michie, TN, Maverick Watson of Walnut, MS;

a daughter/niece, Cherry Lawson Patrick of Selmer, TN; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Saxton was preceded in death by a sister, Kathryn Adkins; a brother, Bobby Parmely; a granddaughter, Cecily Danielle Graham.