Betty Thomas Parham's Obituary
Rudder Funeral Home 256-437-2971
P. O. Box 525, Stevenson, AL 35772
Bridgeport Location 256-495-2975, 1552 Co. Rd. 94, Bridgeport, AL 35740
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Betty LaCrystal Thomas Parham
April 29, 1941 ~ March 15, 2014
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Betty LaCrystal Thomas Parham, 72 of Chattanooga, TN, died March 15, 2014 at Parkridge East Hospital. Betty was the daughter of the late William Elmer and Ola Mae Case Thomas born April 29, 1941 in Richard City, Tennessee. She was raised in Bridgeport, Alabama and was a Bridgeport High School Graduate Class of 1959. Betty was devoted to Children's Foster Care of Hamilton County.
Betty was preceded in death by her father William Elmer Thomas; mother and step-father Ola Mae Case Gothard, Rev. Howard E. Gothard; and brother George E. Thomas.
Survivors include her children: Shawna Jones of FL, Stephen (Treasure) Parham of Ringgold, GA; grandchildren: Alexis Jones, Trinity Parham, Jewel Parham; siblings: Howard E. Gothard, Jr. of Jasper, TN, Ruby G. (Charles) Mayo of Kimball, TN, Robert E. (Sandy) Gothard of Bryant, AL; several nieces, nephews and other relatives; special friends: Faye Wright, Joyce Stewart; and her baby Buddy.
There will be a one-hour visitation 1-2 PM CDT on Sunday, March 16, at Rudder Funeral Home in Bridgeport, AL. The funeral service will begin at 2 PM CDT in the funeral home chapel officiated by Bro. Bill Mason. Interment will be in Rocky Springs Cemetery in Bridgeport. www.rudderfuneralhomes.com.
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