Betsy W. Vinson, age 82, of Clarksville, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at Tennova Healthcare.
Betsy was born October 26, 1934, in Stewart County, TN, to the late Russell Wallace and Lorene Morgan Wallace. She was also preceded in death by one son, James Vinson.
Mrs. Vinson was a retired educator and was a member of First Baptist Church of Clarksville for 44 years.
Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, February 11, at 2:00 PM, at the Chapel of Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, with Dr. Felts Dent and Pastor Larry Riley officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Dover, TN. Visitation will be Saturday, February 11, from 11:00 AM until the hour of service, at the funeral home.
Betsy is survived by her husband, Jimmy Vinson; two sons, Jonathan (Rachel) Vinson and Wally (Tara) Vinson, both of Clarksville; brother, John R. Wallace of Clarksville; sister, Gentsy Parchman of Clarksville; six grandchildren, Chandler Vinson, Riley Vinson, Piper Vinson, Eliza Vinson, Max Vinson, and Nella Vinson; and daughter-in-law, Cindy Vinson.
Pallbearers will be John Wallace, Jr., Stephen Lehman, Scott Giles, Jeff Scott, Greg Summey, and Jim Hicks. Honorary pallbearers will be William Francis and Ray Carter.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Betsy’s honor to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements are entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488.