Obituary for Betty Bairnsfather
Betty Jo Crane Bairnsfather, 87, of Monterey, passed away May 11, 2021 in Jackson, MS. She was born December 4, 1933 in Monterey, to S.P. “Jack” and Ruth LaCroix Crane. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at Monterey Church of Christ from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Monterey Church of Christ at 11 a.m. with Bro. Jason Sparks and Bro. Clyde Grammon officiating. Interment will follow the services at Magnolia Cemetery in Monterey.
Betty was an employee of the Concordia Parish School Board serving as a teacher’s aide and the school secretary at Monterey High School. She was a lifelong member of the Monterey Church of Christ. “Mama Betty” was a true Monterey High School wolf fan of all sports along with “Coach Jack.” Her love of gardening was evident throughout her life with beautiful flowers and plants in her yard. And of course, “Mama Betty’s” family and friends would stand in line for her wonderful cooking; especially those iced brownies.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Guy Marion; brothers, Buddy Crane and Willie Crane; and sisters, Doris Forman, Jean Graves, and Vera Mangiaracina.
She leaves behind her husband, Jack Bairnsfather, with whom she celebrated 65 years of marriage; her son, Joe Bairnsfather and his wife Debbie of Monterey; her daughter Jill Britt and her husband, Jeff of Monterey; brother, Sammy Crane and his wife Linda of San Antonio, TX; sisters, Ann Campbell of Monterey, LA and Sue Crawford of Atlanta, Georgia. Three grandchildren, Guylan Brown and husband, Chase; Ellen Upton and husband, Caleb; and Elliot Britt and wife Makayla. Nine great grandchildren – Easton and Mary Michael Britt, Jackson Brown, Addison, Ryder, and Sawyer Smith, Mollie Best, Jeanie Grace Willis, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Elliot Britt, Caleb Upton, Chase Brown, Jeff Bairnsfather, Vance Cross, Kim Campbell, Cliff Hamilton, and Mike Forman.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Ryder Smith, Easton Britt, and Jackson Brown.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Monterey Church of Christ or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
A special thanks to 3 special caregivers: Belinda LaPrairie, LaVonne Lee, and Carol Jarvis.
Betty was an employee of the Concordia Parish School Board serving as a teacher’s aide and the school secretary at Monterey High School. She was a lifelong member of the Monterey Church of Christ. “Mama Betty” was a true Monterey High School wolf fan of all sports along with “Coach Jack.” Her love of gardening was evident throughout her life with beautiful flowers and plants in her yard. And of course, “Mama Betty’s” family and friends would stand in line for her wonderful cooking; especially those iced brownies.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Guy Marion; brothers, Buddy Crane and Willie Crane; and sisters, Doris Forman, Jean Graves, and Vera Mangiaracina.
She leaves behind her husband, Jack Bairnsfather, with whom she celebrated 65 years of marriage; her son, Joe Bairnsfather and his wife Debbie of Monterey; her daughter Jill Britt and her husband, Jeff of Monterey; brother, Sammy Crane and his wife Linda of San Antonio, TX; sisters, Ann Campbell of Monterey, LA and Sue Crawford of Atlanta, Georgia. Three grandchildren, Guylan Brown and husband, Chase; Ellen Upton and husband, Caleb; and Elliot Britt and wife Makayla. Nine great grandchildren – Easton and Mary Michael Britt, Jackson Brown, Addison, Ryder, and Sawyer Smith, Mollie Best, Jeanie Grace Willis, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Elliot Britt, Caleb Upton, Chase Brown, Jeff Bairnsfather, Vance Cross, Kim Campbell, Cliff Hamilton, and Mike Forman.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Ryder Smith, Easton Britt, and Jackson Brown.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Monterey Church of Christ or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
A special thanks to 3 special caregivers: Belinda LaPrairie, LaVonne Lee, and Carol Jarvis.