Glenda “Grammie” Lorraine Russ Batey, 84, of Morrison passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon Glen and Lois Ferguson Russ; her devoted husband of 60 years, Ben W. Batey; brother, Don Russ; daughter, Debi Batey Page and great grandson, Luke Aaron Batey.
She leaves behind three children, Glenn Batey, Timothy (Shelly Resseguie) Batey, and Shannon Dewey all of Morrison. Her loving grandchildren, Tracy Page of Guyton, GA, Kelly (Lee) Hicks of Bradvyille, Alex (Megan) Batey of Murfreesboro, Shania (John) Hinman of Hendersonville, Jeramy (Tani-Mara) Batey of Enid, OK, and Naomi (Clint) Phillips of Bradyville. Her biggest blessings and pride and joy, her great grandchildren, Ava and Dary Hicks of Bradyville, Braxton, Brantley and Bailey Phillips of Bradyville, Addali Batey of Grandbury, TX, Kendall and Cole Hinman of Hendersonville, Jackson, Wyatt, Fisher and Hunter Batey of Murfreesboro, and Kimber, Ashayla and Matty Batey of Enid, OK. Her sister, Marsha McClanahan of Arlington, VA. And her brother, Jacque (Tish) Russ of Horseheads, NM.
She was the ultimate example of God-fearing woman. One who put God first in all things with family a close second. She was a member of the Barren Fork Baptist church. There was never a question of where her alliances lie. When she loved, she loved with her whole heart. She always said that the greatest blessing in her life was that of getting to be “Grammie” to those she loved.
Her family will receive visitors Saturday, December 21, 2024 from 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Teb Batey officiating. She will be laid to rest at McMahan cemetery.
Pallbearers include, Timothy Batey, Lee Hicks, Clint Phillips, Alex Batey, Jeramy Batey and Braxton Phillips. Honorary Pallbearers, Glenn Batey, Dary Hicks, Brantley Phillips, Jackson Batey, Wyatt Batey, Fisher Batey.
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences for her family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net