Betsy Louise Carter Fortner

Mrs. Betsy Louise Carter Fortner, age 91, of McEwen, TN, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017, at Waverly Healthcare Center in Waverly, TN. Mrs. Fortner was born October 27, 1925, in Waverly, TN, to Willie and Cora Evonne Daniel Carter. She was married to William Vester Fortner, Jr. She was a member of the Mariah Cumberland Presbyterian Church, the Ladies Auxillary, and Sunday School Secretary for many years. She was also a member of the Ladies American Legion, longtime member of Humphreys County Election Commission, and the Humphreys County Historical Society. Visitation with the family will be Monday, April 17, 2017, from 5:30-8 p.m., and Tuesday, April 18, 2017, from 9 a.m. until funeral service time at 11 a.m., at the Luff-Bowen Funeral Home in Waverly. Rev. Jesse Freeman will be officiating the service. Interment will follow in the Wyly Cemetery in Waverly. Active pallbearers will be Jamie Wallace, Gary Wallace, Tommy Wallace, James Fowlkes, Justin Carter, and Josh Jones.Survivors include:3 Daughters: Margie Gray, McEwen, TNJudy Gatlin (Johnny), McEwen, TNLaura Fowlkes (Tim), McEwen, TN7 Grandchildren: Jamie Wallace (Marilyn), Gary Wallace (Fiance' Lara), Tommy Wallace, Josh Jones (Meredith), Jessica Jones, Chasity Carter (Justin), and James Fowlkes6 Great Grandchildren: Jared Wallace, Mathew Wallace, D. W. McCarson, Brylee VanBuren, Tristan Carter and Brycen Carter1 sister: Margaret Carter Brown, Waverly, TNPreceded in death by husband: William Vester Fortner, Jr.Parents: Willie and Cora Carter2 Brothers: Aubrey Carter and Ellis CarterSister-in-law: Sue CarterLUFF-BOWEN FUNERAL HOMERita G. Oliphant, Funeral Director2400 Hwy. 13 NorthWaverly, TN 37185Telephone 931-296-2437Obituary Line 931-296-3500