Betty Lou Morley

Betty Lou Neal Morley, 86, of Kingsport, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Colonial Heights. Betty Lou was born May 1, 1933 in Kingsport, TN, the daughter of the late Wesley and Irene Neal. Betty Lou was a lifelong resident of Kingsport, and a graduate of the 1951 class of Dobyns-Bennett High School. She continued her education at Tennessee Wesleyan. She spent her early years as a Kindergarten teacher at Mayfair Methodist Church before becoming a Teacher's Assistant with Kingsport City Schools. After retiring from Belk, she enjoyed tending to her flower garden, monthly lunches with her cousins, and traveling to 49 out of 50 states, including Canada and Mexico, with her husband Joe. Betty Lou especially enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking big lunches every Sunday, and being a proud grandmother. She was also an avid Tennessee Lady Vols fan. She was a member of First Methodist Church prior to the merger with First Broad Street United Methodist Church, where she was an active member of the Silver Bells Handbell Choir, the Sounds of Joy Choir, and the Crusade Sunday School class. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Joe W. Morley, son Michael W. Morley and wife Lisa, of Kingsport, TN, daughter Sandra M. Penland and husband Paul of Kingsport, TN, and grandchildren John W. Penland, of Johnson City, TN, and Michelle K. Penland, of Kingsport, TN. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the caring staff of Brookdale Assisted Living in Colonial Heights and Amedisys Hospice nursing staff for their loving care of Betty Lou. The family will receive friends from 5pm-7pm, Tuesday October 22, 2019 at First Broad Street United Methodist Church in Kingsport, TN. The Celebration of Life service will follow with Rev. Dr. Randy Frye and Rev. Jack Weikel officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in memory of Betty Lou to the First Broad Street United Methodists Church Music Fund or Scholarship Fund. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) will be serving the family.