Betty Mahone

Ms. Betty J. Mahone was born on June 7, 1935, to the late McKinley and Priscilla Flowers and went to be with her heavenly father on Sept. 11, 2021.   She was retired for 20 years plus from Levi’s Straus & Co and being chosen to attend the Summer Olympics representing Levi’s in 1984.  She owned her own beauty salon for many years before closing due to the city demolishing the community center in Alcoa. She was known for her long -lasting lustrous dryer sets, and her slaying of the Jheri Curls.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Sisters; Ethel, Anna Ruth, Mammie, Pauline, Dorothy. Brothers: Thomas, Toby, Nathanial, McKinley Jr. She has One surviving sister; Clara of Decatur, Ga., Seven children: Kenneth (Robin)Dehart, Diane (Kenny) Dean, Clifford (Samantha) Dehart, Deborah Green, Dexter (Sheila) Mahone, Pamela (Kenneth) Davis, Renee (her Rodie) Davis. 19 grandchildren; Cedric, Keisha, Travis(caregiver), Carlos, K-wayne, Marcus, Shanay, Darrell, Chris, Adriene, Kiara, Rebba, Justin, Kenny jr., Lele, Markenya, Joshua, Justin, Jordon. 30 great- grandchildren, 3 great- great grandchildren.

Momma was an active church member of Pilgrim Temple MB Church after spending most of her Christian life at Rest Haven MB Church where she was a long-time member of the choir singing for her lord and savior and as the saying goes “taking us all to church with her Angelic voice”. She also served as the head kitchen Stuart during her time of service.  She served and was willing to serve at any time for her Lord. She believed in helping others however she could, whether it was sitting with some one's family member(caregiver), she loved and cherished family gatherings. If you were hungry or needed a pillow you were welcome.

Momma you will be deeply missed by your family and your friends but your memories and the way you lived and showed yourself in the light of Jesus shall guide us and comfort us forever and an eternity.

Family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. with funeral service to follow at Rest Haven Baptist Church on Wednesday September 15, 2021. Interment will be at Sherwood Gardens. The body may be viewed from 3 pm – 9 pm on Tuesday September 14, 2021, at Foothills Funeral Home, Maryville. Mask and social distancing required. Final arrangements entrusted to Foothills Funeral Home. www.foothillsfh.com