Betty Jane Kerby, age 79, passed from her earthly life on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Betty, the only child of Ernest and Gladys Key Kerby, was born November 16, 1946 in Arkansas. However, she lived most of her life in Lawrence and Morgan County , Alabama. Betty was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church. She loved children, animals and eating watermelon. She also enjoyed drawing. She especially loved spending time with Dwight and Benita Key, with whom she lived for several years. She is survived by many of her cousins who reside in Alabama and Michigan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a host of aunts, uncles and cousins from Alabama and Michigan. She will be laid to rest at Smyrna Baptist Cemetery in Moulton, Alabama. The family is grateful to NHC Health Care Nursing Home and Hospice of The Valley for their excellent care of Betty in the last days of her life. Memorials may be given to Gideons International or the charity of your choice. Memories and condolences may be made at Moultonheritagefuneral.com
