Peggy Odell Betty

Mrs. Peggy Odell Hedge Betty, age 76, of Waverly, TN, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Peggy was born June 23, 1949, to Emmitt Levaughn “Vonnie” and Mary Frances Wilson Hedge. She was a homemaker and she loved flowers, cooking, playing FreeCell on the computer, and collecting dolls. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. Peggy spent precious time on her back porch watching and feeding her pet raccoon, Ricky!

Mrs. Betty’s wishes were for cremation. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Private Interment of cremains will be held at Richlawn Cemetery in Waverly, TN.

Survivors:

Son:

Jason Stringer (Donna) of Waverly, TN

Daughters:

Jaquita Buchanan (Tim) of Waverly, TN

Suzette Worke (James) of Waverly, TN

Sisters:

Mary Perry of McEwen, TN

Mildred Smith of Waverly, TN

Stepsons:

Richard “Richie” Stringer (Melissa) of Camden, TN

Don Betty (Tonia) of Dickson, TN

Jason Betty (Tina) of Bon Aqua, TN

Grandchildren:

Christopher Buchanan, Lacey Gregory (Tanner), Josh McLeod (Nichole)

Jacob McLeod (Katie), William McLeod (Hannah), and Trevin Worke (Caitlin)

10 Great Grandchildren

Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces & Great Nephews

Preceded in death by:

Husband: James Michael “Mike” Betty

Parents: Vonnie and Mary Hedge

Brother: Larry Hedge

Granddaughter: Angel Grace

Arrangements by Humphreys County Funeral Home