Betty Terry Tench

Betty Terry Tench, age 87, of Cornelia, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

Born on July 21, 1937, in Demorest, she was the daughter of the late William Hollis and Pearlean Cragg Terry. Betty was employed with Standard Telephone Company from 1978 until 1997. She then became a self-employed caretaker, which reflected her natural inclination for caring for others. In her spare time, she enjoyed being outdoors, landscaping in her yard, and especially her flowers. She also enjoyed cooking and baking and was well known for her pound cakes. Betty was a member of Clearview Baptist Church.

 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hoyt Delano Tench; infant son, Timothy Hoyt Tench; brothers, James, Junior, and Ted Terry.

Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Tina Tench and Tonya Tench Palmour (Dan); grandchildren, Samantha, Summer, Beth and Brent; seven great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Ann Terry and Betty Sue Terry; brothers-in-law, Donald Tench (Bonnell) and Doug Tench (Mary); close friend, Marsha Rakes; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The family would like to recognize and appreciate the care provided to Betty by Inhabit Home Health, Jennifer Stewart, and the Staff of Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

Funeral services are 2 pm on Friday, July 11, 2025, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & McEntire, with Rev. Johnny Johnson and Rev. Kenneth McEntire officiating.

Interment will follow the service in New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Raymond Payne officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm on Thursday, July 10, 2025, and from 12 noon until the service hour on Friday, at the funeral home.

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandmcentire.com

McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.