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Elizabeth "Betsy" Murphey Ranson

The funeral service for Ms. Elizabeth “Betsy” Murphey Ranson will be 10 a.m.,

Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at Riverwood Family Funeral Service, with interment at

Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., Monday

evening, March 4, at Riverwood.

Ms. Betsy Ranson, 76, of Brookhaven, passed from this life on March 2, 2019, at

King’s Daughters Medical Center in Brookhaven, MS. She was born on November 17, 1942,

in Memphis, TN to the late Roder Trigg and Francis Murphey.

Ms. Betsy worked in the Retail industry and was a beloved staff member of

Brookhaven Animal Hospital and a member of Beauregard United Methodist Church.

Proverbs 31:13 describes a woman “who willingly works with her hands.” She spent

her down time quilting but also enjoyed dog training. She was a Master Gardener and

treasured her time outdoors, but her passion was her family. She was a loving mother

and grandmother and will be missed by her children and grandchildren who loved her without end.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her aunt, Ernest Coulon Trigg.

Those left here to cherish her memory are, her daughters, Elizabeth Ranson Stodghill and

husband, Steven, and Jennifer Ranson Allen and husband, Mark; four grandchildren,

Murphey and Bailey Stodghill and Currie and Lea Allen, and many other loving family

members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rescue Tails located at

Brookhaven Animal Hospital, 1210 Hwy 51 N, Brookhaven, MS 39603.

https://www.facebook.com/rescuetailsms/

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8 comments

  • Comment Link Tiffany Alexander Tuesday, 12 March 2019 17:24 posted by Tiffany Alexander

    Beth,
    I am so, so sorry. I can't believe that it's been over 25 years since you and your mother took me to your family's lake house after I lost my dad. I think of Betsy every time I pull out the china she helped me choose or I see an impressive flower garden. Please give Steven, Murphey, and Bailey a hug for me. Les, Sarah, and Fisher send their love.
    Tiffany

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  • Comment Link Gina  Kenneth Mabry Wednesday, 06 March 2019 07:06 posted by Gina Kenneth Mabry

    Betsy was a very sweet lady that I met when she worked at Gift & Art. She was always so helpful & smiling. May God wrap his loving arms around you & your family during this difficult time.

    With sympathy,
    Gina & Kenneth Mabry

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  • Comment Link Lila Kay Davis Tuesday, 05 March 2019 20:53 posted by Lila Kay Davis

    To the wonderful family of Betsy,I live in Memphis but met Betsy in Macon,Ms. when we were teenagers. I was living there and she came to visit her cousins, The Boggess family. We became friends and the next year I moved to Memphis. Our friendship lasted until after her marriage then later her moving away. Funny, last month I tried so hard to find her. How I wish I had. God Bless each of you as she was a wonderful person to have in your life. I see we were both dog lovers. I have 3. I shall send a rememberance of her to the Animal Hospital with deepest sympathy, Kay Davis

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  • Comment Link Rebecca (Bekki) Henry Tuesday, 05 March 2019 11:10 posted by Rebecca (Bekki) Henry

    I loved this little lady to pieces, we met in my drive thru window and immediately we were friends!! I have since worked with her granddaughter Lea and met her daughter!! Beautiful family!! My condolences!! She was a beautiful lady!!

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  • Comment Link Madonna Perkins Monday, 04 March 2019 16:33 posted by Madonna Perkins

    My deepest condolences goes to you and your family...

    Love Madonna

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  • Comment Link Peggy Hancock Sunday, 03 March 2019 11:51 posted by Peggy Hancock

    Dear Beth and Jennifer,
    My deepest condolences and love to you and yours. Your Mother was SPECIAL.

    With sympathy,
    Peggy

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  • Comment Link Beth Brown Dunn Saturday, 02 March 2019 19:37 posted by Beth Brown Dunn

    Betsy is a treasure I carry in my heart ❤️Much love to Beth and Jennifer and all her grandchildren
    You are her pride and joy ❤️
    She taught me many things , but the grandest was the love of family and friends
    Beth Brown Dunn
    Gift and Art

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  • Comment Link Sandra Herring Saturday, 02 March 2019 14:34 posted by Sandra Herring

    Thinking of you, Jennifer
    Love Sandra

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