Betty Eva Cale

Betty E. Cale, age 90, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Betty was born in Forest City, North Carolina on May 3,1934 to Aden and Mattie (Simmons) Alexander. She was the youngest of 9. Betty came to Tennessee to complete high school. Later, she attended cosmetology school and worked in that profession until retirement. She was married in 1957 to Robert C. Cale in Knoxville, Tennessee. To this union 2 children were born Garry and Terressa. They shared 48 years of marriage.

Betty loved her church and church family. Teaching Sunday School for years she later became a Deaconess where she diligently served proudly. In her free time, Betty loved to crochet. With her compassionate heart she made multiple Afghans for different people at church that were undergoing sickness and were shut in. Betty always had an ice-cold glass of lemonade for anyone who stopped by. If you knew her you knew she loved her family, the color yellow, and her flowers. Betty was very passionate about and nurtured her 4 flower gardens and her 2 vegetable gardens. She truly enjoyed it when someone would bring her fresh flowers; especially when they were her favorite color yellow. Betty always had a beautiful smile that could light up any room. Even during her illness, she continued to sing and praise the Lord at all times including throughout the night. She taught her children how to love one another and to be kind to others. Betty will be greatly missed, but her memories and teachings will forever be embedded in the hearts of all those she touched. Mama Betty will never be forgotten.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents Aden and Mattie (Simmons) Alexander, husband Robert C. Cale, brothers Lawson Alexander, Charles Alexander, sisters Francis Alexander, Donnie McQuarter, Malinda Young, Melissa Payne, Theola Daniels, and Onari Greer.

Betty leaves to cherish her memory son Garry R. Cale; daughter Terressa (Frederick D. Jackson Jr.); grandchildren Frederick D. Jackson III, Robert T. Jackson, Charles A. Jackson, Karen Cale; great grandchildren Maleik Jackson, Ty’Shaun Jackson, Kiyolah Jackson, Charles Jackson, Kason Jones, Gabriel Jackson, Jhha’Vionn Jackson, Nolan Jones, Zaydenn Jackson, Adarien Jackson, Maverick Jackson, Elliana Jackson, Judah Jackson; great great grandchildren Xylan Jackson, Ja’Kyrie Jackson, and Maizen Jackson; many nieces and nephews including devoted nieces Angela Thomas, Delores Lofton, and Virginia Greer. A special thanks to Dr. David Durban, Dr. Katherine Coombs and staff at Summit Medical Group, Amediysis Home Health and Hospice, all our family and friends at Rogers Memorial Baptist Church, and a special thanks to Rev. Baxter, and Michael and Talethia White.

Family will receive friends Monday, December 16, 2024, 12-1 with funeral services to follow at Rogers Memorial Baptist Church 520 College St. Rev. A.D. Baxter will be officiating. Interment to be conducted at Berry Highland South 9010 E. Simpson Rd. Knoxville, TN 37920 Condolences may be offered at www.berryhighlandsouth.com