Ellen Jeanette Bethany, 88, of Lawrence, Mississippi, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021 at Villa South in Florence.  She was born Sunday, July 31, 1932 in Florence, Mississippi.

Graveside Services will be held Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Newton County Memorial Gardens with Bro. Allen Lawrence officiating. Newton County Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (601) 635-3200

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Bethany;  parents, Lemuel Smith and Pauline Smith; and her sister Nancy Blanton.

Survivors include her children: JoElyn Miller (Axton), George Bethany (Wanda), Gaye Smith (Fent); grandchildren: Kim Miller, Isaac Miller, Christian Smith, Bethany Smith, and Lee Eady; 6 great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Lawrence and brother, Curtis Smith.

Pallbearers will be Wayne Clanton, Tanner Clanton, Isaac Miller, Steven Miller, and Lee Eady.

Honorary pallbearer will be Christian Smith.