On July 6, 2016 Our Heavenly Father called home a strong, determined, beautiful angel - Bettye Joyce T. Patton. She was a gift from God - born through the union of her late parents Calvin & Mamie Louise Tabb on March 19th, 1949 in Birmingham, Alabama. She confessed Christ at an early age and joined Mount Carmel Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor A.C. Poole.

Bettye attended Birmingham Public School, then furthered her education by winning a scholarship to attend Dillard University in New Orleans, Louisiana. While studying at Dillard University, she pledged Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Bettye was committed to constructive development of its members and to public service with a primary focus on the Black community. Bettye was also a faithful member and usher for the Mount Carmel Baptist Church #One Usher Board.

Bettye was very talented. After college, she begin her employment with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama. She exceeded the high standards expected by the company and continued to develop her skills in Administration, Medical coverage, Supervising and the training of employees. Bettye retired from Blue Cross Blue Shield after 34 years and 8 months. During this time she met and married Sylvester D. Patton.

The marriage union of Bettye and Sylvester would not produce any children, however Bettye would gain the love and respect of Sylvester's two daughters: Sonya Copeland, Rondalyn Robinson and their children. Bettye continued to enjoy this life to the fullest. Family and devoted friends were most important to her. She gave her life to help raise nieces, nephews and godchildren
over the years, taking care of them as if they were her very own.

Bettye was preceded in death by her parents Calvin and Mamie L. Tabb; her brothers, Edward Bennings, Charles H. Stubbs, Ernest C. Bennings; her sisters, Mary Virginia Bennings, and Catherine Tabb Pickett.

Precious memories remain with her loving husband, Sylvester D. Patton; two loving and devoted sisters, Shirley H. Ball and Gwendolyn D. Jordan (Isaac); Nieces, Tangi Bennings-Hill
(Waymond), Deidra L. Carter (Anthony), Katari C. Carter (Terrance), Kenyara M. PickettHubbard, Monyett Bennings, Angela Bennings-Harris (Ronnie), Linda Hawkins, Cheryl Wise, Dwinette Martin, Pamela Brown (Frank), Wendy Smiley (Ronald) and Monica Scales (Jesse); Nephews, Charles A. Lake (Andrea), Derrick L. Jordan (Tyrheast) and Dwight Stubbs; three sisterin-laws, a host of great nieces, great nephews, god children and other relatives and friends. Alsospecial friends Dazerine "Vickie" Goston and James Cannon.

Family Hour will be held Friday, July 15, 2016 from 5-6 P.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church with burial in Zion Memorial Gardens.