Betty Garland

Obituaries

Wednesday, 31 August 2022 08:07

Betty Clyde Garland, 94 of Scottsboro, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, August 13, 2022. Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Scottsboro Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

From her birth, to her death, she nourished her family with love, faith and good conversation. Betty was the only child of Clyde and Sallie Hollis in 1927 and was educated at Scottsboro High where she fell in love with her husband, James, who she’d known since elementary school. After many happy years in Scottsboro, they moved to Houston, Texas where they raised their two children and spent the remainder of their lives.

Betty, or Nana, was an avid gardener, growing incredible vegetables and prize-winning orchids from her home. She spent her days rooting for her beloved Houston Rockets, playing cards and traveling the United States by motor home. Betty also enjoyed reading and spent many a late night with her nose in a book until the sun came up.

Left to honor her memory and remember her love are her children, Stephanie (Georgina) Garland, Carol (Bill) Severance; grandchildren, Jason (Kelley) Severance, Ryan Garland, Ashley Severance, Lindsey (Eric) Dady, Addi Severance; great-grandchildren, Kylie, Jenna, Sadie, Carter Severance, Mackenzie, Connor Dady; Alabama family, Dicky, Porky, Ken, Kevin Holder and their wonderful families. She was preceded in death by her cherished husband, Jimmy; aunt, Mary Holder; her parents.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Betty’s memory to the Scottsboro Public Library, 1002 South Broad Street, Scottsboro, Ala. 35768.