Betty Dunehew's Obituary
Betty Dunehew, 85, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019 in Union MS. Mrs. Dunehew was an avid supporter of foster care. During her life she and her husband raised many foster children that needed a loving and supportive home eventually adopting their five children. She was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker. Mrs. Dunehew enjoyed baking, spending time with her family and friends, and always had a smile on her face. She was preceded in death by husband of 52 years, James Calvin Dunehew. She was also preceded in death by parents, Bill and Evelyn Perrigo, siblings; Mary Frances Helt, and Judy Dunehew, one granddaughter Madison Beasley. Mrs. Dunehew is survived by her five children; Paul Dunehew, Gina Dunehew, Jamie German, Michael Dunehew, Kenny Dunehew, her siblings; Bill Perrigo, Gwen Tubb (Larry), seven grandchildren; Christopher Beasley, Kaylan Dunehew, Samantha Jackson, Ryan Dunehew, Kelsie Dunehew, C.J. Dunehew, Hudson Dunehew, and four great grandchildren; Braxton Jackson, Ryleigh Beasley, Jaxon Beasley, and Brylee Jackson, and many nieces and nephews. She was also survived by one brother in law Jerry Dunehew. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Memorial Park Funeral Home, 5668 Poplar Ave. Memphis TN. The family will also receive friends 9 a.m. Monday, November 11 until the service at 10 a.m. at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Interment will be in Memphis Memory Gardens.
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