Betty Ruth Miller, transitioned from this life to her heavenly home on May 30, 2026 at
Alive Hospice, Murfreesboro, TN.
Her journey of life begin on March 21, 1950, in Winchester, Tennessee, to the late Henry and JoAnn Miller. She was a lifelong resident of Franklin Co. She received her education at Townsend School.
Betty was a devoted mother to three children and worked many years as a cook at the Franklin County Jail. Her passion for cooking was evident in her love for preparing meals for her family and friends. Additionally, she had a green thumb and enjoyed planting her spring flowers, sharing her plants with everyone who visited her and providing specific instructions on how to care for them. Betty was known for her warm and friendly nature, often greeting everyone she met with a smile and kind word.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Miller, JoAnn Scott, and stepfather, Jackson Scott. Four Brothers: James (Lollipop) Miller, John Miller, Bobby Perkins, and James Porter, as well as two sisters, Flossie Francis and Clara Francis.
Betty leaves behind a legacy of cherished memories for her children, Carl Miller, Stacy (Tina) Miller of Winchester, TN and Kelley (Anthony) Leslie of Shebyville, TN. She is also survived by her four brothers, Donnell Miller, Bill (Sandra) Miller, Craig Scott of Decherd, TN and Dennis Porter of South Carolina. Her three sisters, Dr. Paula Allgood, Carla Johnson of Chattanooga, TN and Brenda (Albert) Ingle of Cowan, TN.
Betty’s family is further enriched by the presence of eight beautiful grandchildren: Drew Smith, Whitley Smith Aiden Smith, Shay Bradford, Jerry Hill II, Malaki Leslie, Marie Leslie, Monae Leslie and seven great grandchildren. A host of nieces and nephews.
Special friends Patricia Nimox, Wanda Pearon, Mary Gifford and Yvonne Robertson.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 12:00pm -1:00pm at Watson Funeral Home with funeral service following at 1:00pm from the Roy B. Watson Chapel. Interment will follow in Watson Memorial Park. Watson Funeral Home 405 Sharp Springs Road, Winchester, TN 37398, (931)967-2345, www.watsonfhtn.com
