Obituaries

Betty Parham

Betty LaCrystal Thomas Parham, 72, of Chattanooga, 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, TN. 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, the Rev.,Howard E. Gothard; and brother, George E. Thomas. Survivors include her children, Shawna Jones , of Fla., Stephen (Treasure) Parham, of Ringgold, Ga; grandchildren, Alexis Jones, Trinity Parham, Jewel Parham; siblings, Howard E. Gothard Jr., of Jasper, Tenn., Ruby G. (Charles) Mayo, of Kimball, Tenn., Robert E. (Sandy) Gothard, of Bryant, Ala.; 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 p.m. CDT today, March 16, at Rudder Funeral Home in Bridgeport, AL. The funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. CDT in the funeral home chapel officiated by Brother Bill Mason. Interment will be in Rocky Springs Cemetery in Bridgeport. www.rudderfuneralhomes.com.

Published March 16, 2014

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