Bettie Jernigan – 73
Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 in Pruitthealth-Crestwood. She was born on August 30, 1947 in Leland, Mississippi to the late Charlie Calvin Reed and Mary Emma (Cohea) Reed. Mrs. Bettie worked as a cashier at Jones Truck Stop. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Michael Jernigan, sisters, Rita Reed Jones, Mona Hill, Vernice Carol Carter; brother, Curtis Gene Reed; half-sisters, Jessica Hutchinson and Stephanie Freeman.
Survivors include: Daughter, Tracey Henderson and husband, Bradd of Valdosta, Georgia; Son, Michael White of Tennessee; Granddaughter, Victoria White of Valdosta, Georgia; Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members; Best friend, Linda “Jo” Stern of New Orleans.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Francis Lake Baptist Church in Lake Park, GA with burial to follow in Lake Park City Cemetery. The church has asked that mask be worn at all times and please practice social distancing. Kind messages and memories may be left to the family at
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. The compassionate and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Valdosta is serving Mrs. Jernigan’s family.