Betty Jean Ferguson Gaines Obituary
We announce the death of Betty Jean Ferguson Gaines of Oxford, Mississippi, who passed away on August 5, 2026, at the age of 81. Betty will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Betty Jean Ferguson Gaines to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parent Audie Carlee Ferguson; and her grandparents, Audie Carlee Ferguson, Lavada Grace Bowles Ferguson, Kensley Kate Tedford (Brooks Thomas), Jordyn Gaines (Bentley Gaines), Emily Gaines (Braxton Gaines), Gabriella Gaines, Addison Perkins (Ethan Rea), Chloe Rea (Hunter Rea), Channing Rea, Juliana Rea, Sadie-Lynn Rea (Gabriel Rea), Willow Rea (Jeffrey Busby) and Greyson Heard.
She is survived by: her siblings, W. Laverne Ramsey and Van Hoyte Ferguson (Santa Claus); her close friend Peggy McCord Daniels; her brother Roger Lee Gaines; her children, Tina Thomas (Ronnie), Lee Gaines (Teresa), Carl Gaines (Kristin), Sharon Beckham (Steve), Debra Watts (Tommy) and Mom; her grandchildren, Cameron Thomas (Brooke), Devon Thomas, Corey Gaines (Randi), Dorien Gaines (Maria), Cheyanne Gaines (Chasity), Madelynne Gaines, Hollis Gaines, Danielle Rea (Jonathan), Samantha Busby (John), Chance Owens (Kaylin), Jasper Watts, Branndon Watts (AAlayah), KiAra Watts, Dalton Heard (Katie), Kaitlyn Beckham, KarlieAnn Beckham and Kendyl McKnight; her close friend Nita Bearden; and her nephews, Shane Ferguson, Jerry Ferguson, Lance McGregor, Andy McCord and Justin McCord.
After losing both parents to cancer, the family asks that any memorials be made to the Baptist Memorial Health Care Foundation in memory of Roger and Betty Gaines at 350 North Humphreys Blvd, Memphis, TN 38120.
