Bettye Louise Mitchell

Bettye Louise Mitchell, age 83, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026. She has been a member of Grace Baptist Church for over 30 years.

Bettye, better known as the “hot tamale lady”, was known for growing huge peppers, and gave them away to her family, friends, and even doctors. She enjoyed yard sales, gardening, playing with her dogs, boot-scooting and dancing. You could always find Bettye loving on her grandbabies. Most of all, she loved the Lord, Jesus Christ.

Preceded in death by husband, Herbert L. Mitchell; daughter, Colleen Ball; sister, June Hall; brother, Bud Nichols; parents, Bessie and Elmer Nichols.

Survived by daughter, Marilyn Cooper (Ted); son, Herbert Mitchell, Jr. (Angelia); son, Rob Mitchell; grandchildren, Eric, Aaron, Jennifer, Samantha and Katie; along with a host of great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins; two special life-long friends, Irene Guinn and Billie Offit; as well as a host of other good friends.

Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Mynatt Funeral Home, Powell Chapel from 5:00pm until time of the funeral service at 7:00pm with Pastors Mike Darden, Andy Lynn and Mike McKinney officiating. Family and friends will meet on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 12:45pm at Bookwalter Cemetery for a 1:00pm graveside service.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.mynatth.com

Mynatt Funeral Home, Powell Chapel is honored to serve the family of Bettye Louise Mitchell.

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