Bettye Jean Metzer of Selmer, Tennessee

April 2, 1934 - October 7, 2020

Bettye White Metzer departed this life on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at the age of 86 years, 6 months, and 5 days. She was born in Memphis, TN on April 2, 1934 the daughter of the late Roy Langston White and Bertha Riteiri White. Bettye attended school in Memphis and was married to Edward Metzer on September 20, 1951. She worked various places until the couple moved to Selmer in the 1970's and then she worked in the family businesses - L and M Motel and the Dixie Cafe. Being a homemaker was her favorite job and her greatest joy was cooking and spending time with her family, especially her three grandchildren. She was a devoted daughter, wife, mother and grandmother who was greatly loved, highly respected, and who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Bettye is survived by her son, Barry Lynn Metzer of Selmer, TN; daughter, Tami Kennedy and husband Ralph of Selmer, TN; three grandchildren, Zach Kennedy, Will Kennedy, and Molly Kennedy all of Selmer, TN; three special nephews, Lanny White and wife Shelly, Mark White and wife Tina, Patrick White and wife Jennifer; and many extended family and friends. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Metzer was preceded in death by a brother, Roy Langston White II.