Mrs. Betty Jo Boswell

Betty Jo Mayo Boswell, born in Norwood GA, daughter of the late John Edward and Alice Lorene (Jordan) Mayo, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 29, 2023, after suffering from long-term illnesses. Betty was preceded in death by her husband and life-love, Bobby Ray Boswell, her brother, Larry Mayo, and Larry’s wife Paulette. Betty is survived by her sister, Linda Mayo Ayers and husband Barry of Vanna. Betty and Bobby have three adult children, all married, ten grandchildren with their seven spouses, and nine great-grandchildren: Bob Boswell, Jr. and wife Karen of Lilburn, GA, John Boswell and wife Susan of Jefferson, GA, and Renee Boswell Brown and husband Larry of Lavonia, GA. Grandchildren include Josh Boswell and wife Sara of Blue Springs, MO, Jason Boswell of Louisville, KY, Jonathan Boswell and Joseph Boswell both of Jefferson, Emma Boswell and husband Wilson of Athens, Jordan Boswell and wife Hannah of Danielsville, Tom “Buck” Brown and wife Faith of Washington, DC, Carrie (Brown) Murphy and husband Myles of Nashville TN, Bobby Boswell Brown and wife Brianna of Spring Hill, TN, and Gracie Brown of Lavonia. Great-grandchildren are Cameron Boswell of Clayton, NC, Bella and Parker Ray Boswell of Blue Springs, MO, Titus, Leo, Layla Jo and Maya Brown, all of Spring Hill, TN, and Harper and Berdie Boswell, both of Danielsville. While the dates of Betty’s life, and the family she and Bobby raised and led, are detailed above, no brief paragraphs can capture the depth and breadth of Betty’s deep influence on her family, her church, and the hundreds of friends and coworkers that she knew and impacted during a lifetime dedicated to others. Betty was a proud Army wife, having been stationed with Bobby in Germany, and in multiple other locations. Betty attended business college after graduating from Royston High School, where she lettered in basketball. She retired from Oxford Industries in Royston, and served other local businesses and schools as well. Betty was a lifelong member of Peniel Pentecostal Holiness Church and served the church for many decades in multiple capacities, including Sunday School teacher, Secretary-Treasurer, choir member, and all areas of Women’s Ministries. Betty will lie in state at Peniel Pentecostal Holiness Church on Friday, February 3 from 1:00pm until 2:00pm, with a funeral service immediately following at 2:00pm. Flowers are optional; memorials may be made to the Peniel Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery Fund at P. O. Box 317, Franklin Springs, GA 30639. Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston, GA is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Betty Jo Boswell

June 8, 1936 - January 29, 2023