Bette Ward Harrell Chism Obituary

We bid farewell to Bette Ward Harrell Chism of Auburn, Alabama, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 20, 2026 at the age of 84. Bette touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her former husband Thomas E. Harrell; her husband Ronald Chism; and her parents, Luke Ward and Dorothy Ward. She is survived by: her children, Wendy Carlson (Ernie) of Auburn, AL, David Harrell (Alicia) of Suwanee, GA, Mary Alford (James) of Woodstock, GA and Clint Chism (Caroline) of Mobile, AL; her daughter-in-law Elizabeth Sparks Harrell of Nesbit, MS; her grandchildren, Justin Carlson (Cecilia) of Auburn, AL, Cody Carlson (Kellie) of Auburn, AL, Anna Malloch Carlson of Auburn, AL, Hannah Mueller (Robbie) of Fairhope, AL, Haley Smith (Spencer) of Murfreesboro, TN, Olivia Harrell of Suwanee, GA, Thomas Harrell of Suwanee, GA, Jacob Alford of Dallas, GA and Luke Alford of Woodstock, GA; her great grandchildren, Riley Jane Carlson of Auburn, AL, Houston Carlson of Auburn, AL, Wyatt Carlson of Auburn, AL and Grady James Chism of Mobile, AL; her nephews, Tommy Ward (Sharon) of Petaluma, CA, James Ward of Cairo, GA and Robin Ward (Laura) of Whigham, GA.; her brother Joe; her sister-in-law Helen Ward; and her nephew Joe Ward.