We are sad to announce that on January 20, 2024, at the age of 88, Betty Jean Wansley Bird (Laurel, Mississippi) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Betty Jean Wansley Bird to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Otto M. Wansley, Sr. and Louise Davis Wansley; her husband Grady E. Bird; her siblings, Lester O. Wansley, James Hugh Wansley and Joyce Wansley Blackledge (Sis); and her son-in-law Steve Thompson.

She is survived by : her children, Susan Bird Thompson, Patricia Ann Bird (Patti) and Grady Lee Bird (Joan); her grandson Michael L Thompson (Stephanie); her great grandchildren, Aubrey Thompson and Aiden Thompson; and her brothers, Otto M., Gerald Ray (Jerry) and Jack D. Wansley (Brenda).

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to West Laurel Community Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Memory Chapel Funeral Homes, Inc.