Betty Jane King Leatherwood

Betty Jane King Leatherwood of Maryville died at peace on February 28, 2021. She was born on September 8, 1935 in Bristol, Virginia and earned her Nursing Degree from Emory & Henry College. Betty had a strong faith and love of the Lord which she shared generously through her words and actions. She was a kind and loving servant of God and a faithful member of Fairview United Methodist Church. Betty is preceded in death by her parents Arnold and Nancy Barker King and sister Marjorie King Smith. She is survived by Allen Leatherwood, her loving husband of 63 years; son Joe Leatherwood (Ann); daughter Sarah Leatherwood Norris (Dewey); grandchildren Michelle Leatherwood and Christopher Leatherwood; sister Julia King Whitman, brothers Jere King and Tom King; as well as many nieces and nephews. The family will gather for a private graveside service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fairview United Methodist Church at 2508 Old Niles Ferry Rd, Maryville, TN 37803. Condolences and memories may be shared online by SmithFuneralandCremation.com, Maryville, TN 865-983-1000 To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Betty Jane King Leatherwood please visit our Sympathy Store.