Bettye Jean Moore Head, age 86, of Clarksville, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at Brookdale of Clarksville.

Bettye was born April 6, 1931, in Clarksville, TN, to the late Alvin R. Moore and Anna Elizabeth Hunter Moore. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 64 beautiful years, Walter Ewing Head; and her sister, Modene Moore Smith.

Bettye is survived by her two daughters, Bettye Lynn Head and Alison Head (Keith) Hurt; four brothers, Doyle (Martha) Moore, Alvin (Jane) Moore, Billy (Cynthia) Moore, and Terry Moore; one sister, Barbara (George) Moss; sister-in-law, Christine (Bob) Hoffman; five grandchildren, Ashley Lee (Kyle) Chandler, Amber Nicole Grissom, Robert Mitchell Grissom, Mallory Elizabeth Grissom, and Hayden Briant Hurt; and four great grandchildren, Ava Grace Chandler, Anistyn Lee Chandler, Brady Jackson Farrow, and Knox Ewing Ashworth.

Bettye was a member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church for over 65 years. She worked for the UT Extension Service for many years and also worked as Deputy Clerk for over 30 years at the Montgomery County Clerk Office. As a career woman, Bettye never allowed her job to prevent her from being the most wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother to her family, as well as being involved in her church and many civic organizations throughout her life. Bettye was adored by her family as well as everyone who knew her. She was the epitome of a true “Southern belle.”

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, May 5, at 12:00 PM, at the Chapel of Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, with Rev. Bobbie Martin and Chaplain Eddie Colf officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, May 4, from 2:00 to 7:00 PM, and Friday, May 5, from 10:00 AM until the hour of service, at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Kyle Chandler, Doyle Moore, Jr., Michael Moore, Johnny Hoffman, Ronnie Hoffman, Johnny Head, Joe Pitts, and Tim Barnes.

The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Brookdale Assisted Living facility and staff, and Avalon Hospice, including Carole Jacques and Cindy Johnson.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pat Head Summitt Alzheimer’s Foundation (https://etf.givingfuel.com/psf).

Arrangements are entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488.