Betty Clyde Garland, died, peacefully, with her family, by her side on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at the age of 94. From her birth, in Scottsboro, Alabama to her death, she nourished her family with love, faith and good conversation. Betty was born the only child of Clyde and Sallie Hollis in 1927, in Scottsboro, Alabama. She was educated at Scottsboro High School where she fell in love with her husband, James McCurdy Garland Jr, whom she had known since elementary school. After many happy years in Scottsboro, they moved to Houston, Texas where they raised their two children and spent the remainder of their lives.
Betty or “Nana” as she was known to so many, was an avid gardener growing incredible vegetables and prize-winning orchids from her home. She spent her days rooting for her beloved Houston Rockets, playing cards, and traveling the United States by motorhome. Betty also enjoyed reading and spent many a late night with her nose in a book until the sun came up.
Left to honor Betty and remember her love are her 2 children, Stephen (Georgina) Garland, Carol (Bill) Severance; 5 grandchildren, Jason (Kelley) Severance, Ryan Garland, Ashley Severance, Lindsey (Eric) Dady, and Addi Severance; 6 great-grandchildren, Kylie, Jenna, Sadie, Carter Severance and Mackenzie, Connor Dady; and her Alabama family including Dicky, Porky, Ken, Kevin Holder and their wonderful families. She is predeceased by her cherished husband, Jimmy; aunt, Mary Nell Holder and parents.
Her funeral will be held Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 11:30 am at Scottsboro Funeral Home Chapel, burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until the funeral service begins. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations are made in Betty’s memory to Scottsboro Public Library. These donations can be mailed to 1002 S Broad St, Scottsboro AL 35768.
Arrangements Entrusted to Scottsboro Funeral Home
