Betty Jean Wylie

Mrs. Betty Jean Wylie, age 91 of Cumberland Gap, TN was born March 19, 1933 and passed away peacefully Sunday, March 31, 2024 at Tri State Health and Rehab. Betty was a lifelong member of Underwood Grove Baptist Church. Many people in the community knew Betty as “the candy lady”. She was a very loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed gardening and farming. Betty had a heart of gold and never met a stranger no matter where it was.

She is preceded in death by her parents; John and Minnie (Chumley) Powell, husband; Jack Wylie, 2 infant sisters, father-in-law and mother-in-law; Paris and Ethel Wylie

She is survived by her children; Ginger Baker and husband Raymond, Shane Wylie and wife Phyllis, J.D. Wylie and wife Linda, Dock Treece and wife Cindy, grandchildren; Bradley Baker and wife Karie, Kevin Wylie and wife McKenzie, David Treece and wife Kia, Ben Treece and wife Michelle, great granddaughter; Kaylee Baker, sister; Mildred Duncan and husband Roy Lee, nieces; Jenny Stephens and husband Steve, Johnna Dye and husband Jimmy, nephew; Jonathan Duncan and wife Angie, She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and a host of other loving relatives and friends. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Tri State Health and Rehab, Dr. Luis Pannocchia and the nurses of Suncrest Hospice for their loving care of Mrs. Wylie.

The family will receive friends Friday, April 5, 2024 from 5PM until 8PM at the Arnett & Steele Valley Chapel. Funeral services will be conducted 11AM Saturday in the Valley Chapel with Rev. Marvin Simmons and Rev. Brian O’Dell officiating. Music will be provided by Frank Chumley and Shirley Partin. Burial will follow in the Hooper Cemetery.

The Arnett & Steele Valley Chapel is honored to be serving the Wylie Family.