Betty Jean Michaels Courtright

Betty Jean Michaels Courtright, 96, of Floyds Knobs, Ind., and formerly of Anna-Jonesboro, died Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany, Ind. 

She was born in Wolf Lake, the daughter of Harry Ralph and Minnie Elizabeth Lanham Michaels. 

She married David Courtright on April 11, 1942, in Jackson, Mo. He preceded her in death on Feb. 10, 2000.

She is survived by her three daughters, Beverly Darlene (Ronald) Johnson of Pulaski, Gail Jean Carr-Enlow of Floyds Knobs, Ind., and Brenda Newton of Anna; four grandchildren, Ron Jr. (Carla) Johnson, Jason (Jeni) Carr, Adam (Deon) Carr and Tara Newton; eight great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; two great-great-great-grandchildren; many other relatives and friends. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, David Courtright; and 12 siblings.

She was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church in Jonesboro. She enjoyed her time with the quilting club at the church, where they met each week to quilt. She loved tending to her vegetable garden and spending wonderful time with all her family.

Funeral services were at noon Tuesday, April 11, at Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro, with Pastor Bobbi Schultz officiating. Interment was in the Jonesboro Cemetery. 

Memorials can be made to the United Methodist Church in Jonesboro.

To view the obituary and to leave online condolences for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. 

Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro was in charge of arrangements.