Betty L. Jarnagin, 90, died on Monday, April 4, 2016 at 2:25 p.m. at Hardin Hills Health Center, Kenton.
She was born on Jan. 1, 1926, in Green County, Tenn., to Orville and Verdie (Wallace) Bryant who preceded her in death. On Feb. 7, 1944, she married Porter Jarnagin and he died on Dec. 13, 1992.
Betty worked for United Technology of Kenton for 17 ½ years as an assembler. She also worked at Rudolph Food Company of Westminster, Ohio for 3 years. She was a member of the Wapakoneta Community Worship Center.
She is survived by two sons: Henry (Brenda) Jarnagin of Morristown, Tenn., and Lee Roy Jarnagin of Kenton; a daughter, Mary Downs of Alger; seven grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren; two sisters: Bertha Gulley of Morristown, Tenn., and Francis Henderson of Bluffton. Betty is also survived by best friend, Joann Gullett.
She was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law: Rose Jarnagin; three brothers: Charlie, Elmer and Clyde Bryant; four sisters: Louise Gibson, Josie Heck, Minnie Ray and Elizabeth Rowe.
Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6, at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Alger. Following visitation a brief memorial service will be held with Pastor Dan Holbrook officiating.
Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, April 8, at Alder-Mayes Funeral Home West in Morristown, Tenn. A funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 9, at Alder-Mayes Funeral Home West in Morristown, Tenn. Burial will be in Dover Cemetery, Morristown.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Wapakoneta Community Worship Center, 14871 Fox Ranch Road, Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895.
