Betty Joyce Comer, 84, of Huntsville, Alabama passed away Friday, December 2, 2022, in Birmingham, Alabama. Born June 2, 1938, to Wiley and Mattie Belle (Reed) Tipton, Betty grew up in Huntsville. She was a 1956 graduate of Huntsville High School, where she played clarinet as a member of the high school band. After high school, Betty worked at Bragg Furniture, and in 1960, married Roger C. Comer, originally from Akron, Ohio, by way of Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Betty was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, full of grace and compassion. As a homemaker, she loved to cook and create and trade recipes with family and friends. She enjoyed traveling both domestically and overseas with her husband Roger, and spending time with her family. She liked to read, and also enjoyed following University of Alabama football. Betty and Roger lived in Huntsville throughout Roger’s career, and after retirement, moved to Grant, and later to Helena, Alabama, to be closer to their immediate family. Deeply rooted to North Alabama, they remained members of First Baptist Church in Huntsville, and often traveled back for church events and to visit friends and extended family.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Roger C. Comer; her son Alan Comer and wife, Melanie, of Helena, Alabama; grandchildren, Mari Margaret Comer, Nolan Comer and James Comer of Helena, Alabama; and several cousins in Huntsville and the surrounding area.
Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, December 10, 2022, in the chapel at First Baptist Church, 600 Governor’s Drive, Huntsville, Alabama 35801, followed by the funeral at 2 p.m., with the Reverend Mark Seanor officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery.
