Betty Ruth Jolly Halstead

Betty left this earth on October 31, 2019.  She was born in Memphis, TN on March 4, 1927. Betty is proceeded in death by her h usband of 62 years, Clyde Halstead, her son Nolan McAdams, parents Clayton and Sarah Jolly, and six siblings.  She leaves behind her daughter and sons-in-law, Betty Ann and Monty Falls, Vicki and Thomas McDaniel; son and daughter-in-law Richard and Kim Halstead; six grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren all of Memphis; and her brother, Albert Jolly of College Station, TX. Betty was loved by all who knew her.  She was born into a large and loving family. And the family was always her joy. At her death, she was the matriarch of the Jolly Clan. She loved each one, born or acquired, offspring, nieces, nephews, spouses, and special friends. Until her last few years, she was an active member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Lakeland, TN. She loved the Lord and found great comfort in reading her Bible. Betty also loved to dance and loved to dine.  She was a great beauty, inside and out. And she loved to dress the part. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Baptist Reynolds Hospice House, Collierville, TN or St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Lakeland, TN.