Dorothy J. Betts - Stivala

Amory – Dorothy J. Betts-Stivala, 79, died on Friday, December 6, 2013, at her residence under the care of her loving daughter and Legacy Hospice. Born on March 3, 1934, in Monroe County, she was a daughter of the late Edward C. “Tobe” and Edna Hazel Turner Betts.

Mrs. Betts-Stivala was a graduate of Becker School. A caring and determined lady, she worked as an LPN with Gilmore Memorial Hospital and retired from North MS Medical Center. She was a member of East Amory Baptist Church. Generous, Mrs. Betts-Stivala enjoyed giving gifts to people and doing crafts.

Survivors include her daughters, Janet Stivala-Avery, Avon Park, FL, and Roselyn A. Powell, Mantachie; son, Michael Stivala, Henderson, TN; sister, Mary Betts-Webb-Fields, Starkville; brother, Bob Betts, Sarasota, FL; grandchildren, Nathan Gazaway, Anthony Gazaway, Jonah Avery, Julie Benson, Trista Stivala, and Tresa Stivala; great-grandchildren, Tristan, Callie and Braedon Gazaway; Ethan Gazaway; Ryan Benson, and Jacob Benson; nieces and nephews, Hope Webb-Caldwell, Matthew Betts, Heath Betts, Patricia Stevens, and Debbie Newton

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Joan Stivala-Hester, and a brother, Tom Betts.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1 PM, Monday, December 9 at E. E. Pickle Funeral Home with Bro. Roger Akers officiating. Burial will follow in Greenbrier Cemetery. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Legacy Hospice and Lifeline Companions.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials are given to American Cancer Society, c/o Beth May, PO Box 269, Amory, MS 38821.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at eepicklefuneralhome.com.