Betty "B.J." Sanderson

December 20, 2012

Betty Jo "B.J." Sanderson, 73, passed away, on December 20, 2012, at Sanctuary Hospice House, in Tupelo. Mrs. Betty was born November 30, 1939, in Houston to Maynette Neal and James Horace Smith. She worked for the City of West Point Housing Authority and later retired from Diversified Property Management, where she managed apartments and was a member of Lone Oak Baptist Church. She married Doyan Joe Sanderson on August 30, 1968, in Houston and he preceded her on August 6, 1985. In addition to her parents, she was predeced in death by her beloved Nephew: Ricky Smith. Funeral services will be December 21, 2012, at 2:00 P.M. fromt Calvert Funeral Home Chapel with the Dr. James Towery officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Garden Cemetery in West Point. Calvert Funeral Home of West Point is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include her Step-Son: James Renn Sanderson (Marsha) of Atoka, TN; 1 Step Granddaughter: Chancy Walker (Kevin) of Atoka, TN; 2 Step Great Grandchildren: Tucker and Kristen Walker both of Atoka, TN; Her sister, Gail S. Rhea (Glen) of West Point; and Her brothers, Jerry D. Smith of Memphis, TN, Larry N. Smith (Ruth) and Jimmy D. Smith (Jamie) both of Houston. A number of Nieces and Nephews and a number of Great Nieces and Great Nephews. Pallbearers will be Keith Smith, Jeffery Chaney, Larry Smith, Jr., and Joey Wright. Honorary Pallbearers will be Mr. and Mrs. James I. Rhea, Linda Fulgham, and her Friends at the Henry Clay Retirement Community. Memorials may be made to Sanctuary Hospice House, P. O. Box 2177, Tupelo, MS 38803 or to the Henry Clay Retirement Community, 133 Commerce Street, West Point, MS 39773. Visitation will be Friday December 21st, 1:00-2:00 P.M. at Calvert Funeral Home.