Mrs. Betty Joyce Whittle of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, she was 91 years old. She was the daughter of the late Carl Otto and Cora Hughes Killebrew.
Betty grew up in Springville, TN, and moved to Hendersonville in 1964 with her husband and four children, where they decided to lay down roots. She was a bright light that could lift your spirit with her attitude and infectious smile. She never met a stranger and welcomed everyone in with open arms. She loved the Lord, reading, flowers, sweet tea, and spending time with her family.
Mrs. Whittle is survived by her children; William Whittle, Janice Klitzing (Mike), Philip Whittle (Georgie), Randy Whittle (Selena); sister, Beverly Dunlap; grandchildren Carl Klitzing, Tiffany Brinkley, Will Whittle (Kari), R.D. Whittle, Jacey Birch, Gillian Fields (Shelby), and Sarah Horan. She is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, R.D Whittle.
Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 pm on the afternoon of Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Hendersonville Funeral Home. Following visitation, a graveside service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held at 2:00 pm at Hendersonville Memory Gardens. https://www.hendersonvillefh.com
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