Betty was born January 25, 1939, to Thomas Edward and Lorena Elizabeth Richards Lee in Neshoba County. She enjoyed working in her flowers and was known for her ability to break a leaf off a plant and be able to root and grow a plant from it. Betty enjoyed cooking; she was known for her teacakes and pies. To her children’s friends, she was known as “Momma J” and she was always willing to cook for them, no matter the time of day or night. Betty enjoyed being with people and she never met a stranger. She dearly loved her family and enjoyed cooking for them and spending time with them. She also enjoyed listening to southern gospel music and attending concerts.
Betty is survived by three children: Tammy Pierce (Charles S.) of Pearl, Mississippi; Ricky Jamison (Glynda) of Brandon, Mississippi; and Mike Jamison (Neesie) of Walnut Grove, Mississippi. One of her greatest joys was being “Grandma” to her seven grandchildren: Lee Jamison, Brandon Harkins, Shannon Jamison, Danielle Jamison, Hailey Jamison, Ashley Pierce Ownby, and Niki Pierce; as well as her four great-grandchildren: Collins Harkins, Charlie Ownby, Sadie Ownby, and Camille Harkins. She is also survived by three brothers: Robert Lee, Billy Lee (Faye), and Zane Lee (Jodie). Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Weaver; son, Scott Jamison; her parents; and an infant brother.
Serving as pallbearers are Dacey Ferguson, Ethan Ferguson, Jerry Ferguson, Scott Ferguson, Teddy Harkins, and Richard Lee. Memorials may be given to Betheden Cemetery Fund, c/o Shirley Livingston, 40 Livingston Road, Louisville, MS 39339.
