HAMILTON COUNTY Bette Rowe Ray Hunt

Bette Rowe Ray Hunt, age 97, of Chattanooga passed away January 10, 2023. She was born on December 17, 1925, to the late Anna Allread Rowe and D.L. Rowe, Sr.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Hunt, Sr. and brother, D.L. (Mac) Rowe, Jr.

She is survived by her son, Rocky (Betsi) Ray and daughter, Kippy (Steve) Jackson. Grandsons, Andy Jackson and Kyle Ray; granddaughters, Heather Ray and Kacey (Stephen) Deems. Seven Great-Grandchildren.

She attended Chattanooga and Central High Schools, Bob Jones College & University of Chattanooga. She taught Headstart then Kindergarten at G. Russell Brown Elementary for 20 years.

After retiring from teaching she traveled the next 17 years as a Manufacturers Sales Representative for the family business, Superior Marketing.

Her love of traveling also included Europe, Asia and the U.S. with her husband.

Her greatest joy was in helping others reach their potential. She was very generous in enriching their lives in any way she could.

Bette was admired and loved by her family. They, along with her students, customers and friends will remember her dedication to work, her caring nature, energy, fun loving spirit and wonderful sense of humor.

In lieu of flowers, please, make donations to McKamey Animal Center or the Humane Educational Society.

Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 404 South Moore Road.

Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaEastChapel.com. Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory & Florist 423-698-2541