passed peacefully on January 12, 2015 in St. Louis, Missouri. Born December 28, 1919 to Nathan and Serena Tate. Survived by daughters JoEvelyn, Karen and Pamela and son Tyrone, a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Services: Bettye will be buried next to her late husband, Joe L. Williams Friday, January 16, 2015, 1pm at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.