Betty Jo Jolly Phifer was born November 5, 1931 to Earl and Kathleen Bilbrey Jolly in Overton County. They later moved to the Findlay community in White County where they called home. She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, infant Rosa Nell Jolly, Earlene Jolly Graham, Patricia Ruth Jolly Howard, Paula Eugenia Jolly, and two brothers, Kenneth Ray Jolly, and William Dwight Jolly.

Betty was a member of the Findlay United Methodist Church. She loved her church family and missed not being able to attend as her health declined. Betty was an avid sports fan and loved watching basketball games, especially her favorite TN Lady Vols. Her favorite past time was talking and spending time with her grandchildren, family, and many dear friends.

Betty was devoted to helping others. She spent her career in the medical field as an LPN for over 50 years. Her career began at the Old White County Hospital where she helped deliver a baby on her first night. After the hospital, she worked for Dr. CB Roberts, Dr. Robert Baker Sr., and Dr. Robert Baker Jr. Her passion for helping others did not fade after retirement.  She continued to serve and love others throughout her lifetime.

Survivors include her son, Chris (Lauren) Phifer of Quebeck, TN, and daughter Kim (Tim) Sanders of Le Bouchage, France. Three grandchildren whom were her pride and joy, Evin Hibbs, Paxton Phifer, and Ansley Phifer.

She is also survived by sisters Sue Sparkman, Linda Johnson, Sandra Lane, and Gail (John) Scoggins. Surviving brothers include Ralph (Sharon) Jolly, Jerry (Phillis) Jolley, and Billy (Terri) Jolly. One sister -in-law Peggy Jolly and one brother-in-law Merrill (Deloris) Howard, and many special nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.

Funeral Services will be conducted Friday, September 15, 2023 at 11:00 am from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home in Sparta, TN with burial in the Old Zion Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 4:00 until 8:00 pm. Services will be led by Joel Sparkman and Brother Paul Allen will officiate.

Paxton Phifer, Joel Sparkman, David Graham, Merrill Howard, Jeff Jolly, and Richard Lane will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers include Evin Hibbs, Kevin Jolly, Brandon Jolley, Brent Jolly, Shaun Young and Ross Jolly.

The family would like to say a special thank you to Betty's niece, Donna Rader, Ascension Saint Thomas Highlands and River Park Hospitals, and NHC McMinnville for the excellent care during her illness.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Old Zion Cemetery in care of Hunter Funeral Home, PO Box 90, Sparta, TN 38583