Visitation: Thursday, January 23, 2025
Visitation Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Visitation Location: Postell’s Mortuary Chapel
811 North Powers Drive
Orlando, Florida
Service Date: Friday, January 24, 2025
Service Time: 1:00 PM
Service Location: Hurst Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church
901 Bentley Street
Orlando, Florida
Obituary:
Bettye Jo Graham, 98, of Orlando, entered her eternal rest on Monday, January 13, 2025. Bettye Jo was born on September 25, 1926 in Crescent City, FL to the late Daisy and Willie Mack.
After graduating high school, Bettye Jo continued her education and later earned an Associate Degree. Professionally, Bettye Jo served her community as an educator, and taught for several years with Orange County Public Schools. Her career allowed her to impact countless students. Her devotion to the craft was driven by her enthusiasm for positively impacting students and working alongside other passionate educators.
Bettye Jo was a very kind, generous, loving woman with a heart of gold. She dedicated her life to her raising and caring for her beloved family. She was an active and faithful member of Hurst Chapel AME Church, Orlando. She participated faithfully in Bible study, as a church mother, and to put it mildly, when the church doors were open, she was present. She instilled love, wisdom, and Christian values for all her family and grandchildren to follow. She was the glue of her family and a devoted mother, grandmother and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Bettye Jo leaves no mourners for she lived a rich Christian life among loving and devoted family and friends, regardless of race, creed or color, just loved by all. She is survived by her daughter, Gail Cosby; son, William (Lucy) Graham; 11 grandchildren; and a host of great grandchildren. She will live on in the hearts and minds of her family, other relatives, former students, church family and many friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2025 from 4-6PM at the mortuary. A service of celebration will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025, 1:00 PM at Hurst Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 901 Bentley Street, Orlando with Reverend Jiles Smith, officiating. Interment: Florida National VA Cemetery, Bushnell.
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Mrs. Graham was a beautiful symbol of true faithfulness. She was always helpful to everyone and loved the WMS and her local Church, Hurst Chapel. She also helped with the kitchen duties during district and annual conference meetings at St. Mark – a great cook. A lovely, kind soul who will truly leave a wonderful memory for those who knew her.
Mrs. Bettye Legacy Will Continue Forever And Even After… That Always Love From Dina & Matthew ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Harriet and I send our deepest condolences to you and your family, we were deeply saddened to learn of her passing. I knew Mrs. Graham all of my life, from a little boy in Crescent City to and older man In Orlando. She will be missed> We feel fortunate to have known her. Rest in peace Mrs. Graham.
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