Bettye Sue Patton

McMinnville, TN resident and Van Buren County, TN native Bettye Sue Patton, age 81, was born August 5, 1940 and died December 28, 2021 at St. Thomas River Park in McMinnville, TN following an extended illness. Owner of Patton Welding Supplies and member of the Baptist church, she was the daughter of the late Bertle and Lena Mae Rutledge Miller. She was married to Allen Patton who preceded her in death on May 24, 1995. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by son, Jimmy Patton; brother, William Earl Miller; and sister, Diana George. Mrs. Patton is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda Denise and Trevor Gribble of McMinnville, TN and Sonja and Edd Walker of Walling, TN; two grandsons and spouse, Garrett and Karly Walker of McMinnville, TN and Grant Walker of Chattanooga, TN; great-grandson, Drake Walker; sister, Brenda Mitchell of Sparta, TN; brother and sister-in-law, Larry David and Becky Miller of Campaign, TN; sister-in-law, Deloris Miller of Rock Island, TN; brother-in-law, Murl George of McMinnville, TN; and several nieces and nephews also survive. Graveside service and interment will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Mt. View Cemetery in McMinnville, TN with Steve Breedlove officiating. There will be no visitation or service at High’s. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.