Betty Jo Braden, age 80 of Rocky Top, Tennessee born on January 8, 1945, passed away at Methodist Medical Center on February 4, 2025. Betty is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, William Charles “W.C.” Braden, sons, Charles T. Braden and Roger A. Braden, parents, Otis Marlow and Gladys Marlow Cody, sisters, Ive Jean Wilson and Edna Marlow, and brothers, J.R. Hawkins, Frank E. Marlow, and Paul J. Hawkins.
Survivors:
Sons Randall and Suzannah Braden of Rocky Top
Bobby and Sherry Braden of Rocky Top
Jeffery (Scottie) Braden of Louisiana
Daughter Angela and Steven Bailey of Maynardville
Special Daughter/Niece Gwen Leininger of Chattsworth, GA
Special Great Granddaughter Nevaeh Braden
Siblings Wilma Sumpter of Texas
Mamie Swinney of Georgia
Ruth and David McGhee of Rocky Top
Glenna and David Braden of Georgia
Daughter in Law Lona Braden of Rocky Top
15 Grandkids
18 Great Grandkids
And a host of other family members and friends
Visitation: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, February 7, 2025 at Hatmaker Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 7:00 PM, Friday, February 7, 2025 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jeff Hawkins and Rev. Glenn Marlow officiating.
Graveside: Family and Friends will meet at Hatmaker Funeral Home at 10:30 AM to go in procession for an 11:00 AM burial on Saturday, February 8, 2025,at the Mountain View Cemetery in Rocky Top, TN.