Betty is survived by her children, Charles Keith DePriest (Cathy), Cheryl Kay DePriest-Robertson, and Beverly Ann DePriest-Woods of Louisville, MS, Sandra June DePriest-Perkins (Ronnie), of Brandon, MS, Janet Regina DePriest-Pierce (Wayne), Anthony Hal DePriest (Heather), and Stacey Craig DePriest, of Bowling Green, KY, Gregory Lance DePriest (Denise) of Kingsport, TN, Byron Kent DePriest (Donna) of Memphis, TN, and Brett Lynn DePriest (Lisa) of Atlanta, GA. Betty is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews who were constantly lighting up her life.
Betty loved her brother Forrest Goodman and her sisters Opal Goodman DePriest and Beverly Goodman Smotherman (deceased). Betty loved singing with her brother and sisters when she was young and after marrying Charles she sang with he and his brothers. She was known for her gorgeous voice as she sang “Looking For A City.” She has reached that city and will join with her husband Charles Albert DePriest and her son Brentley Kim DePriest who preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be Saturday June 28, 2014, 4:00 p.m. at County Line Pentecostal Church. Interment will follow in Bethlehem Cemetery. www.yarbermortuary.com