Bettie Louise Balthrop Harvey, age 84, of Clarksville, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017, at Brookdale of Clarksville.
Bettie was born in Montgomery County, TN, to the late John P. Balthrop and Pearl Davis Balthrop. She was also preceded in death by four siblings, John D. Balthrop, Mary Francis Balthrop Bokesch, Ray T. Balthrop, and Carlton L. Balthrop; son-in-law, Carl Suiter; and her three beloved pets, Spot, Candy, and Rusty.
Visitation will be Monday, February 13, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, and Wednesday, February 15, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, at Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home. Celebration of Life Service will be held Wednesday, February 15, at 11:00 AM, at the Chapel of Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, with Dr. Craig Wascovich officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.
Bettie is survived by her husband of 62 years, Brown Harvey, Jr.; four children, Mike (Robin) Harvey of Bradenton, FL, Debbie Harvey Suiter of Clarksville, Beth Harvey of Clarksville, and Lydia Harvey (Terry) Elmore of Kansas City, MO; one brother, Charles D. (Nancy) Balthrop of Clarksville; five grandchildren, Drew Harvey, Katie Bonner, Will (Lauren) Harvey, Lindsey (Ricky) Kaetzel, and Paige (Josh) Fields; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Will Harvey, Drew Harvey, Todd Harvey, Stephen Harvey, V.K. Gary, and Terry Elmore.
The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Brookdale of Clarksville and Avalon Hospice for their excellent care of Bettie during her final days.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 516 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040.
Arrangements are entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488.