Obituary of Betty Lee Worley
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved librarian, Betty Worley, on November 4, 2024. Betty took on the role of Librarian on April 4, 1962, and dedicated nearly 60 years of her life to serving Sequatchie County and enriching the Dunlap community.
Under her guidance, the library blossomed into a vibrant resource, expanding to encompass the entire Dunlap Community Building and growing to house around 25,000 books by the time she retired. Betty was a pioneer in bringing the library into the modern age, transitioning from traditional card catalogs to computers, and ensuring that our collection included everything from books on tape and VHS to ebooks, online audiobooks, and DVDs.
Her passion for literature and learning helped countless children develop a lifelong love of reading, and she earned the deep affection and respect of all who knew her. "Miss Betty" was not just a librarian; she was a mentor, a friend, and a guiding light in our community.
As we remember Betty, let us celebrate her incredible legacy and the profound impact she had on generations of readers. Her spirit will forever live on in the pages of the books she cherished and in the hearts of those she inspired.
She is preceded in death by her parents, William Oscar and Oma Lee Smith Worley; sister, Maria Worley; anf brothers, Bill Worley and infant brother Jerry Don Worley.
Left to cherish her memory are brother, Jimmy M. Worley; cousins, Carla Smith Tate and her family, of Tracy City and Dunlap; Lora Tate McPherson and her family, of Soddy Daisy; longtime co-worker & sister by love, Donna Moore; and a host of friends.
Memorial services will be held Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. CST in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Joshua Coffman officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Friends of the Library at 227 Cherry Street, Dunlap, TN; or Sequatchie County Cancer Support Network C/O Anna-Faye Heard at P.O. Box 306 Dunlap, TN. Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com. Arrangements by Standefer-Reed Funeral Home, 50 May Rd, Dunlap, TN. Family will receive friends Saturday November 9th from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm CST and Sunday November 10th from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm CST.
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Betty Worley
1943 - 2024
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