Betty Jo Owens Penton of Carriere, Mississippi passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at the age of 82.
Betty was a resident of Pearl River County for over fifty years and a member of Goodyear Baptist Church. Coming from a large family, she was one of thirteen children. She enjoyed her grandkids and loved her family.
She is survived by two sons, Van Owens (Sandra) and James Owens; two daughters, Debbie Smith (Arnold) and Jackie Barraco (John); one brother, Kenneth Alligood (Glenda); one sister, Pat Kent (James); nine grandchildren, Chris, Tara, Jake, Brandon, Courtney, E.J., Aaron, Cassandra, and Brandi; eighteen great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Emory Alligood and Nellie Pearl Alligood; and several siblings.
A graveside service will be held Friday, January 8, 2021, 9:00 a.m. at Henleyfield Cemetery officiated by Rev. David Meeks.