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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Bettye Derden, 81 years old, born on June 15, 1931, and passed away on April 7, 2013. We will remember her forever.
June 16, 2021
June 16, 2021
Happy Belated Birthday Aunt Bettye. I miss you every day. I know you had a celebration yesterday that was so much fun. You and the other sisters are watching over me and smiling down on my crazy earth life. I can not wait to see you again. Hug daddy for me. I miss him so much, especially today. I have had a hard day but this to shall pass.
Love you more!
Your Red headed Cousin Delene
June 15, 2021
June 15, 2021
Happy heavenly birthday mom!! Love you & miss you so much
April 7, 2021
April 7, 2021
Patti, You miss her everyday because you and your mom had a very special bond. She would share things yall did or said. She always talked about your setting your mind like your Daddy. She would make me laugh. "sh..dernit". I knew that when she told me about the "suitcase". You were 17 or 18.
She loved yall so very much
..never forget.
I think of our antics, too.
...we were best of friends before in-laws.
Love you!
April 7, 2021
April 7, 2021
Mom. It's been 8 yrs since God took you to your forever home.. I think of you every day. Not a day goes by without you in my heart.  I love you so much! Tell dad I miss him & love him & Mike, Aunt Opal.Aunt Lou.Aunt Argel & Audrey & Uncle Bud. Love you mom❤❤❤❤❤
April 30, 2020
April 30, 2020
On April 7 , 2013 God took you home. I miss you so so much.. Nothing is the same, mom. I am thankful you & dad don't have to go thru this corona virus we are facing here now. So many have died. I love you so much. I think of you every day.
April 7, 2020
April 7, 2020
I still think I need to call you. I'm so glad you are not here to see this horrific virus that the world is experiencing.
We all miss you everyday. You loved all of us unconditionally. Thank you for all you did! Love love you! Jen
April 7, 2017
April 7, 2017
Oh how I have missed our many talks. Our deepest secrets, our laughter and all the loving support you gave me is missed with each day that passes,
4 years ago you left us...we could not make you stay.We miss you and can't wait to see you again,
May 6, 2016
May 6, 2016
Mom, It will soon be 3 years since you have been gone, & Mothers Day.
I'm still trying to make it thru, Cause I'm reminded of all the things I miss about you. I miss your smile with love shining from your eyes. I miss the way we would laugh so hard that it made us cry. I love you Mom, Happy Mothers Day. I will be with you someday & we can laugh again.
June 15, 2015
June 15, 2015
Happy Birthday Betty Irene. Celebration in Heaven♡ Miss you!
April 7, 2015
April 7, 2015
It does not seem like it's been 2 years when you left us. I still, in a split secons, think I need to call you about whatever would be on my mind. You were a wonderful friend. ..we shared so much over the years. Things are not the same ..your guidance is surely missed. Things change but the love for you will only grow stronger.xoxo
December 29, 2014
December 29, 2014
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year mom ! Well, we made it thru our 2nd year without you mom.. It was not easy , but it was a good Christmas. I Love you so much & still think about you each & every day. We will be going to Princeton soon, too. Love you & miss you !!!
August 21, 2014
August 21, 2014
I love you so much; There's not a day that goes by I don't think about you.... Jaxen is starting Kindergarten on Monday and I know you will be watching out for him on his first day!!!! We miss you so much ; until we meet again;Love Jess ;Donny& Jaxx !!
June 16, 2014
June 16, 2014
Grandma,
I love. You and miss you so much! Yesterday was your 83rd birthday,and I know you are so happy to spend it with Grandpa! I always think about you;no matter whats going on.. I miss being able to call u and just talk about everything, Resting In Paradise♡♥♡♥ Until I see you again, Love!
June 15, 2014
June 15, 2014
Happy Birthday momma, I Love you so very much & miss you more everyday. Blessings are with you & dad.. Tell dad I said Happy Fathers Day, Love ya'll. I will see ya'll again.
May 12, 2014
May 12, 2014
Happy Mothers Day, I was always happy to share this day with you. This was a special day in honor of you and the GREAT mother you were for us. Even though you are not here today, you loving legacy lives within us and we are so thankful for that. I love and miss always and forever, until we meet again. Love, Tommy
May 11, 2014
May 11, 2014
Mom there is not a day that goes by that you do not cross my mind. I miss you so much! I continue to treasure the sweet memories we all have and that is what keeps me going. I love you my sweet dear mom.
Forever in my heart and always on my mind :) <3
April 22, 2014
April 22, 2014
I have thought about you so much and miss you dearly.  Thank you so much for the beautiful memories. You are always on my mind. Rest in paradise my beautiful mother.
April 9, 2014
April 9, 2014
Yesterday, Tommy called and we shared laughter like you and I used to. Today, Tam called and squeeled with some of our wonderful memories of you and Sonny. What fun you and I used to have! Sometimes we were like Lucy and Ethel...always laughing. I still think I need to phone you about this or that...and then reality sets in. I miss you and love you....I always will.
April 9, 2014
April 9, 2014
Bettye,
Thought about you many times yesterday. I know that you are smiling down on all of us from a beautiful place. I miss our laughs, little secrets, and all the talks. Love you! Delene
April 8, 2014
April 8, 2014
Mom, Tom couldn't have said it any better. I do think about you every day & all our little trips. I miss them. I miss us getting tickled over the silliest things. It doesn't seem like its been a year & sometimes it seems like forever. You are always in my thoughts & in my heart. I miss you so much Mom & I love you.
April 8, 2014
April 8, 2014
It has been a year since the good lord took you "up home" to heaven. Oh how I miss you. At times I sit and think about all the great times we all shared and the way things used to be, and the realization those times are memories I will cherish forever. Time does heal, and faith in our heavenly father is the real healer. I love and miss always and forever.
March 12, 2014
March 12, 2014
It will soon be one year ago that you left. It is so hard to believe, I miss you & love you so much.
December 25, 2013
December 25, 2013
What a beautiful day we had today...all of your children, grandchildren and great grandchildren...husbands and wives...wives and husbands...what a wonderful tribute to you. Tammy is a wonderful hostess...just like her Momma. Tommy was steadfast with the family prayer...Patti was sad...but got better as the day went on..but you know that. She will be ok. Thank you for giving us the sense of family...what a legacy you left...now, you soar with the Angels...with Mike and Sonny at your side...total happiness. You celebrated Jesus' birthday at His home....and I know, my sister was close by...xooxoxox...love you always.
Jen
December 25, 2013
December 25, 2013
Mom, I love you and miss you dearly The holidays now are not the same and will never be. We will continue to celebrate the holidays and go through everyday as you would want us to... sharing precious time together. There is not a day go by that I don't think of you and you continue to live in me everyday!....Many time I find myself saying.."My Momma would always say this or do that".... There are SO many sweet memories that we will cherish forever. I love you my sweet dear mom. Merry Christmas in heaven... Mom , Dad and Mike <3 Forever in our hearts<3<3
December 24, 2013
December 24, 2013
Grandma, Christmas time is here again. I never imagined ever celebrating it without you. I know, You , Uncle Mike & Grandpa , plus all the other family members are celebrating happily. But here on earth we miss you soo much! I want to be so selfish and bring you back to spend this Christmas with all of us. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you, Wishing you were here. May I let you R.I.P , and let the sun shine down on us tomorrow as we do our tradition holiday celebration. We love and Miss you SO MUCH! -Donny, Jessica&Jaxen!
December 24, 2013
December 24, 2013
Mom,  This Christmas holiday has just not felt the same, as I knew it wouldn't because it is not the same and will never be. I know Christmas was your favorite holiday and how much you enjoyed FAMILY and seeing the smiles on all the many faces of family, young and old. But we do have many blessings from God to be thankful for this year as well. Even though you are not here, your legacy lives in us and we will continue to enjoy this Christmas to its fullest and wipe away our tears and keep going. We know you celebrate Christmas every day in kingdom of heaven. I love you and miss you always and forever.
December 24, 2013
December 24, 2013
MISSING YOU AT CHRISTMAS !
Everyday without you, since you had to go,
It's like summer without sunshine, & winter without snow.

I wish that I could talk to you.
There's so much I would say,
Life has changed so very much since you went away.

I miss the bond between us, & I miss your kind support.
You're in my mind & in my heart & every Christmas thought.

I'll always feel you close to me, & though you're far from sight,
I'll search for you among the stars that shine on Christmas night.

Merry Christmas mom, I love you & miss you.
November 29, 2013
November 29, 2013
Mom, I really miss you and our pre Thanksgiving trip to Sam's to get all this fixings to make the perfect Thanksgiving dinners, that we all shared together. Those are memories I will always cherish! The past few weeks I have been sad, as I thought of Thanksgiving and the holidays approaching and how will I handle this. Well the verdict is still out, but we had an awesome FAMILY Thanksgiving dinner like we have always had. Lots of visiting, watching football and just great family fun as we talk about our childhood and great memories of you and dad. This day was much better than I had expected. And I know you had a great Thanksgiving in heaven with Dad, Mike and all your family which has preceded you, as everyday is Thanksgiving in Heaven! We miss you so, but your spirit will be with us always. I love you.
November 28, 2013
November 28, 2013
Mom, I hope you have the best Thanksgiving with dad, Mike , all your sisters & brother, grandma & grandpa. I know they are happy to be able to celebrate with you. Tho I miss stacking our little cart full of goodies. I can't express feelings any better than the past 2 tributes from Jess & Jenny. I love you so much.
November 28, 2013
November 28, 2013
Happy Thanksgiving, Aunt Bettye. I thought so much about your babies today and how very much they are missing you. Then I thought about you being with Sonny and Mike and all of your loved ones in heaven - and I smiled. I love you so, so very much and I miss you always. On this day I am eternally grateful to have had the blessing of you all of those wonderful years.  My memories are sweet and many. I love you dearly. May you be resting in eternal peace.
November 28, 2013
November 28, 2013
Especially on this day, one of the holidays that you loved so much, brings to mind how much we miss you. You would start baking days before the day...and then, on Thanksgiving all the fixins and turkey cooking filled your home and made all of us feel the love that you gave each of us. I spent 30 plus Thanksgivings with you and will never forget them. Today we will gather at Tams...the prayer will be hard...but you will be with us and it will be a good day. Love and miss you "Irenia" xoxo
November 28, 2013
November 28, 2013
Grandma, I just wanted to stop by and say...I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving, This time last year you were still holding strong & enjoyed every bit of pie... You slept;you enjoyed our laughs;&our small talks. Now , Today we have to face the reality that you are in Heaven enjoying Thanksgiving with your husband , son, sisters,& mom&dad. We miss you so very much, Never in my life I wanted to imagine celebrating ANY holiday without you tender voice. All those holidays we cherish, and keep our memories held tight and even tighter on days like this. I love you Grandma, I miss you so much! If there was only a phone in heaven, It would be blown up with our calls to all of our loved ones. R.I.P Love, Jessica Donny & One and only Jaxen!
November 18, 2013
November 18, 2013
Mom I Love You so very much & I miss you !!!!!!
November 15, 2013
November 15, 2013
" I love you , I miss you. Can't wait till i see you again. " May you rest in PEACE.
October 23, 2013
October 23, 2013
Dearest Mom,
It's been 6 months since you've been gone. It's hasn't gotten any easier. I know it probably never will. I think about you every minute of every day. I love you & I miss you you so much. The holidays will be coming up soon & it will be so hard. But we will remember all the good times & cherish them always. Rest in Peace!
August 11, 2013
August 11, 2013
Dearest Grandma! I miss you oh so so much, This year has definitely not been our year, weve had too many go to heaven already and its barely August! I hate that I cant pick up the phone to call you and ask you questions like I always did. Theres not a day that goes by where I dont think about you, I love you. May you Rest In Peace with all those angels. Keep watching over us! *MyAngel*
June 16, 2013
June 16, 2013
I know it was a very hard day for Patti, Tommy and Tammy yesterday...my heart ached, but their heartbreak is for their Mom...nothing or anyone will ever take her place. They know that I am here for them but not its not like having their Mom to confide in, laugh with, and cry with. I love you kids..and will always be kids to me! I promised her that I would "butt in"...like it or not..:)xoxo
June 16, 2013
June 16, 2013
"Mom, I thought about you a lot yesterday. I know you were celebrating your Birthday with Dad, Mike, your Sisters and your Brother, and many more. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you. I cherish every moment we had together. You will live in my heart forever. I Love You Mom & miss you so much."
June 16, 2013
June 16, 2013
Happy, Happy Birthday Aunt Bettye. I miss you so very much. Today I sat and looked at pictures of mom, you and Sonny and some of the trips you took together; smiling and laughing and looking like you all were having so much fun. I could just smell the Clinique on both of you! So glad you two got to be together today. I think about you so very much and love your sweet self always. xoxo
June 16, 2013
June 16, 2013
Happy Birthday my angel, I miss you so much. I have great memories of celebrating your birthday and Fathers day together with you and dad. Oh how I miss those days. But we were able to celebrate many of these together as a family, I will cherish those days forever. I love you and dad forever, until we meet again may god bless us all still here on earth.
June 15, 2013
June 15, 2013
Mom, you just don't know how much I wanted to call you this morning to wish you Happy Birthday. And to see you. But i know you weren't alone. You had lots of angels to celebrate with. Happy Birthday Mom.
I miss you & I love you so much. You are on my mind every single day. That will never change. But we will get to be together again someday.
June 15, 2013
June 15, 2013
This is the first time in many, many years, that you don't pick up the phone while I sing Happy Birthday...then you always said "thank you but Im trying to forget". Have a wonderful celebration with your husband, Mike, your sisters, your mom and dad....and so many more.
I miss you and think of you everyday.
June 15, 2013
June 15, 2013
Grandma!!!! I miss you soo much!! I love you and just wanna say Happy Birthday to a wonderful person; I know you are looking down on us right now!Rest in Paradise my Angel!
May 12, 2013
May 12, 2013
Mom, "Happy Mothers Day", what a great mother you were and I have so many great memories of that. I miss you so much, but am staying so busy I don't leave any time to think about it, time will help.  But its going to take lots of it.  I love you!
May 9, 2013
May 9, 2013
Mom, As I sit here at work,I'm watching the rain come down, constantly thinking about you. I have lots of moments when I have to leave the room. It's just so hard. I know you are better now but my selfishness is wanting you here. I know on the outside most of the time people think I am doing fine. But i'm not. I break down a lot. Anyway, it's about to be Mother's Day & you will be missed.
May 8, 2013
May 8, 2013
Grandma!!! I love and miss you dearly;It feels great to know youve been watching over us this whole timee:) Im so proud to say , i looked just like you&i wanna be just like you&grandpa with my marriage. Jaxen misses you soooo much. I know we all cross your mind.
We love you Angel!
May 4, 2013
May 4, 2013
Grandma! I have been doing nothing but thinking about you these last few days!! I love you and miss you dearly;still very hard to believe youve moved on to be with the lord! As we celebrated Katys 18th birtbday,We all know you were right there with us. I miss you being there in person;but your definetly by our sides. Love you Angel.
April 20, 2013
April 20, 2013
My Sweet Precious Grandma; I just wanted to stop by and say... I love you soo much and miss you dearly. You will be my heart FOREVR. Jaxen loves you and misses his Great Grandma. He knows you are up there celebrating with Grandpa. RIP Angel. #fly.high.we.love&.miss.you
April 19, 2013
April 19, 2013
Mom , I miss you so much. I think of you everyday & I will always have you in my heart. I can't wait to see the roses grow that Tammy planted in memory of you. They will be as beautiful as you, and they will always be taken care of. I Love you mama !
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June 16, 2021
June 16, 2021
Happy Belated Birthday Aunt Bettye. I miss you every day. I know you had a celebration yesterday that was so much fun. You and the other sisters are watching over me and smiling down on my crazy earth life. I can not wait to see you again. Hug daddy for me. I miss him so much, especially today. I have had a hard day but this to shall pass.
Love you more!
Your Red headed Cousin Delene
June 15, 2021
June 15, 2021
Happy heavenly birthday mom!! Love you & miss you so much
April 7, 2021
April 7, 2021
Patti, You miss her everyday because you and your mom had a very special bond. She would share things yall did or said. She always talked about your setting your mind like your Daddy. She would make me laugh. "sh..dernit". I knew that when she told me about the "suitcase". You were 17 or 18.
She loved yall so very much
..never forget.
I think of our antics, too.
...we were best of friends before in-laws.
Love you!
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June 5, 2013

I remember root beer floats were my moms favorites. Every time we went to our shopping trip to Wal-Mart we always had to have a root beer float from sonic. I miss that so much.  

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