Bettye Jo Mooneyham, 91, of Hixson, Tennessee passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024.

Jo was born in Gudger, Tennessee on February 20, 1933 to Embree Albert and Ella Lavinia (Lee) Smith.  She was a graduate of Oak Ridge High School.  Jo worked for Dupont, various dental offices, and retired from Unum Provident.  She was a member of the Falling Water Baptist Church.

Jo met the love of her life while working at Dupont.  She and Al Mooneyham shared 66 years of marriage before his death in 2019.  Jo was known for her love for her family, her sharp wit, and she brought abundant laughter to those who knew her, especially during her four and a half years at Dominion Senior Living in Hixson.  She quickly became a favorite resident and considered Dominion her home.

Jo is proceeded in death by her parents Embree and Ella Smith, her beloved husband Albert Mooneyham, and siblings Hank Smith, Anna Lee Leamon, Henry Smith, Mary Sue Burkhart, and Jean Buchanan.

She is survived by her son, Steve Mooneyham (Glenna), daughter, Debbie Egner (David), granddaughter, Brittany Rucker (Joey), and two great-granddaughters, Madison Grace and Stella Jane Rucker.  Jo leaves behind numerous family and friends who will all miss her.

The family would like to give a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Dominion Senior Living of Hixson, Hearth Hospice, and Empower Me Therapy.

Visitation will be Friday, November 22, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Hamilton Funeral Home in Hixson.  Following the visitation, a graveside service officiated by Reverend Tommy Taylor will be held at the Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Arrangements are by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343.