Bettye McGahey

Obituaries

Wednesday, 26 May 2021 06:17

Bettye L. Ziegler McGahey, 91 of Scottsboro passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. Graveside services were held on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Cedar Hill Cemetery with Dr. Robert Gamble officiating.
Betty was born on Saturday, June 1, 1929 in Section to Jacob and Myrtle Ziegler. In 1950, she married Joe McGahey, and together they owned and operated the Trailways Bus Station in Scottsboro for over 20 years. Bettye was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Scottsboro where she was a member of the Pairs and Spares Sunday School class, Friendship Circle, kitchen staff and Communion Steward. She was Secretary/Treasurer of the Jackson County Hospital Auxiliary and secretary of the Democratic Women. She was actively involved with her daughters in Girl Scouts, Methodist Youth Fellowship and Band Boosters of Scottsboro High.
Bettye is survived by her daughters, Janet and Marsha (Jody); grandson, Joshua (Shelby); great-grandchildren, Addison, Jack, Bryce, Jeanne Lou; nephews, Benny Bell, Wesley Powell; cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brother, Lloyd (Beto) Bell.
Donations in Bettye’s memory may be made to Nourish One Child, American Heart Association or Hospice of Chattanooga.