Bernice Batey Medley, age 78, of Russellville, passed away on Thursday, May 09, 2024 at her residence.
Bernice was a great cook, had a real green thumb for vegetable gardening, kept a spotless house and could stretch a dollar more than you can imagine. She fiercely loved her family and was always quick to defend them to anyone. She enjoyed camping, fishing, trips to Tunica, and loved going dancing. Her favorite pastime was teaching the game “Trouble” to her grandchildren and great grands. Our family is grateful for the wonderful memories and will miss you dearly.
Bernice was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Carl Medley, son, Carl Medley Jr; parents, Eunice & Mattie Batey, sister, Martha Ayers; and brother, Randy Batey.
She leaves to cherish her memory, Tammy Medley, Carla Lavonda Skinner, Wendy Mitchell, Kirk Medley (April); grandchildren, Janey Oliver, Tara Hines (John), Tyler Skinner (Lindsey), Allison “Allie” Presley (Ray), Trevor Mitchell (Katelynn), Katie Medley Sherrill (Daekon), Adam Mitchell (Edee), Grace Tackett (Skyler); great-grandchildren, Wyatt Oliver, Emma Oliver, Anthony Hines, Kolton & Scarlett Medley, Addie Brooke Skinner, Trahe Presley (Isabella), Braden Presley (Skyla), Sara Wylie (Wyatt), Algin Presley, William Presley, Samuel Presley, Warner Mitchell, Arnova Mitchell, Madeline Kay Tackett (due in July); brother, Troy Batey; sister, Teresea Robinson; and several nieces & nephews.
The visitation will be 12:00- 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 13, 2024, at Spry Memorial Chapel. The funeral will follow in the chapel at 2:00 p.m. The burial will be at Knights of Pythias Cemetery in Russellville.
The pallbearers will be Adam Mitchell, Trevor Mitchell, Tyler Skinner, Anthony Hines, John Hines, Algin Presley, Wyatt Oliver, and Skyler Tackett (if needed).
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Northwest Home Health for your years of kindness and care. A special thanks to Debra Montgomery for the years of fixing Bernice’s hair, for Gaye King, Harold & Christina Claunch, and her special neighbors and friends for the many years of friendship.
Spry Memorial Chapel assisted the family.
