Bettye Ruth Jones Piette

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Celebrating the life of
Bettye Ruth Jones PietteOctober 22, 1927 - August 09, 2016

SAVANNAH - Our mother, Bettye Ruth Jones Piette, passed away on August 9, 2016, surrounded by her loved ones and family. She was born October 22, 1927, in Sylacauga, Alabama to Ruth Haddon Jones and Charles Lavisca Jones. She graduated from Sylacauga High School in 1945 and attended the University of Alabama. While working at the Coosa River Paper Company in Childersburg, AL,. she met the love of her life, our father, James Martin (Jim) Piette. They married and moved to Savannah in 1950 when Dad took a temporary construction job with Union Bag Paper Company (later Union Camp Corporation). His work with Union Camp took him from Savannah to Franklin,VA, where Mom enjoyed raising her family and supporting her husband’s career. Franklin always held a special place in her heart and she cherished the time spent there and the friends she made.

In 1971, Mom and Dad returned to Savannah where Daddy finished out his career as Vice Chairman of Union Camp. Mom often spoke of how fortunate she was to have lived such a full life. She had a husband who absolutely adored her for 66 years and she was thrilled to be part of his big adventure. Their marriage was an inspiration, not only to our children and us but also to everyone who knew them. They shared experiences she never thought she could be part of, visited exotic places she never thought she would see, and made life-long friendships.

Ultimately, nothing gave Mama more joy than being with her family. She loved being with her children and grandchildren and was proud of each of them. In addition to our father, she is survived by her children, Jim Piette, Jr. (Kathy) of Savannah, GA, Amy Collins (Sam) of Birmingham, AL, Molly Justice (Paul) of Athens, GA, and Nancy Piette of Savannah, GA. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, James Piette, III (Lisa) of San Francisco, CA, Matthew Collins of Birmingham, AL, Elizabeth Cerbone (Alex) of Savannah, GA, Sara Collins of Atlanta, GA, Anna Justice of Athens, GA, Josh and Katie Sandefur of Savannah, GA, and two brothers, Charles L. Jones, Jr. of Huntsville, AL, and Billy Frank Jones of Sylacauga, AL. In addition to her parents, three brothers, Cecil Jones of Warner Robins, GA, and Luther Curtis Jones, and Herbert W. Jones of Sylacauga, AL, and one sister, Mary Pounds of Sylacauga, AL, preceded her in death.

In recent years, Mom and Dad have been most fortunate to be surrounded by a team of wonderful caregivers. They have become a part of our family and will always hold a special place in our hearts for the care, joy, and laughter they have brought to our parents. These dear people include Terri Sutton, Jill Muller, Chiquita Walker, Jan Laney, Etta Young, and Michelle Johnson.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, August 12, at 11:00 AM at St James Catholic Church.

Interment will be private.

A reception will follow at 1:00 PM at the Oglethorpe Club, 450 Bull Street.

Remembrances may be made to Hospice Savannah or St. James Catholic Church.

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May the God of all comfort be with you and your famIly during this difficult time (2Cor1:3,4)

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Dear Jim, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. So sorry to hear about your Mom... our Moms are special to us and the hearts of our families. Hold your memories close. Please express our condolences to your family. With heartfelt sympathy, Becky and Richard Harris

- Becky and Richard Harris, Sedley, VA

Mr. Piette, Sorry for your loss. David E. Rideout Retired Shift Mech. Union Camp Mill Franklin VA

- David E. Rideout, Franklin, VA

We all shall miss Bettye for her beauty inside, outward beauty and her kindness. She will be missed but many fond memories. Our condolences and prayers to the whole family.

- Salas Family, Savannah, Ga

I have so many fond memories of the Piette Family. As a childhood friend of Jim "Jimmy" Piette and spent many a weekend night over at The Piette house in Franklin, VA. Mrs. Piette always made me feel like a part of the family. I always looked forward to the "Sharp" Cheese Toast in the mornings too. I am so happy she lived such a fruitful life and helped raise such a beautiful family. She will be missed by all! Farewell Bettye Ruth Jones Piette!

- Charles Greer Gatten, Franklin, VA

Dear Jim and all Piette Family members,we send our sincere sympathy to all of you on the passing of Bettye.You are so fortunate to have had Bettye as a wife,mother,grandmother,mother-in law and more.She was truly a person who was in love with all of you at all times.Bettye will be missed by many.You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, Georgia

Your Mom was a genuine inspiration to me, and I'm so sorry that her life on earth has ended. Please accept our condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers. With Love, Ursula and Jonathan

- Ursula Sterling and Jonathan Copeland, Savannah, GA

To All the Piette Family, Know that I am with all of you and feel your heart ache. You are in my prayers Love Aunt Mary

- Mary Piette, Neenah, WI

Mr Piette and family - my deepest sympathies to you in the death of Ms Bettye. I remember you when you lived in Fairway Oaks (you carpooled w/my father) & Wilmington Park. My condolences. Chick & Elaine Webb's daughter - Charlotte

- Charlotte Webb Bacon, Pembroke, GA

May Jehovah give your family the strength needed to cope with the loss of your loved one. Isaiah 65:17

- B. Kelly, Pooler, Ga