Bettye Jean

Hightower

Bettye Jean Dukes Hightower was born on July 3, 1942 in Griffin, Georgia to the late Quinton (Toby) Dukes, Sr and Pinkie Gaines Dukes. At an early age, Bettye accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church where she was a lifelong member. God called her home on October 31, 2022.

Bettye was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Thomas J. Hightower, Sr; brother, Quinton Dukes, Jr; and sister, Geraldine Dukes.

Bettye attended Fairmont High School, graduating in 1961.

Bettye was a devoted mother and friend. If someone was in need, you could count on her to step in and assist. She enjoyed cooking and feeding others, and her door was always open to anyone wanting a good home cooked meal. After her retirement from Dundee Mills, she remained active in her church and the community, always helping or taking food to the elderly or the sick and shut-in. She was a very kind, sweet lady with a heart of gold! She will be sorely missed.

Cherishing her memory are daughters Cheryl Lewis; Karen Campbell and husband Bill; son Reginald Hightower and wife Erica; Five grandchildren: Whitney Bawlson and husband Chris, Brittany Lewis, Nigel Campbell, KeDarius Hightower, and Nasir Hightower; One great-grandson, James Christopher Bawlson, Jr (CJ); a sister, Josephine Fears; a brother, Thomas Dukes, Sr; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Bettye also had three very special caregivers that she considered her children: Shatun Lott, Dorothea Williams, and Karon Gordon.

Bettye's passing has left a void but her life will have an everlasting impact on all whom she touched. Heaven has gained an Angel!

Visitation for Mrs. Bettye Jean Hightower will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2022, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Celebration of her life will be held on Friday, November 11, 2022, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home (1512 Williamson Road, Griffin) the body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.