Bettye Jean (Miller) Bounds, born September 24, 1940 and member of First Baptist Church of Fannin, was called home forevermore late the evening of March 7th, 2016. Mom, a long-standing second generation resident of Fannin, Mississippi died peacefully in Arlington TX after complications and enduring only a few shorts months of cancerous Melanoma that metastasized to her liver and abdomen. Her birthplace was Belzoni, Mississippi where she grew up in the Wolf Lake community in Humphrey County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Wesley Miller & Minnie Louise (Prine) Miller of Fannin, MS. She was also preceded in death by Victor Allen Bounds and by her brother, Robert Earl Miller. She is a graduate of Central High School in Jackson, MS and worked for the Physical Plant at the University of Mississippi Medical Center where she was known as the “1420 Lady” for 27+ years. Also, for over a decade she worked for the nursery at First Baptist Church of Fannin caring for infants and babies. Through the years she also assumed the role of Nanny to several (very special to us) families that she loved as her own. She was an artist, a seamstress, a homemaker, a teacher and chef. She was a friend, confidant, and an advisor to many in all her days. Never refusing her love and care, she opened her home to shelter anyone in need, including animals. She was a strong woman who loved life and lived it to her fullest, never knowing a stranger. Her laughter was contagious and it will continue to be difficult for those of us left behind. Survivors: Daughters, Linda Tannenbaum and husband, David of Burleson TX; Paula Bounds of Niceville FL; Grandchildren, Jason Tannenbaum and his wife, Whitney of Fort Worth, TX, Alton Tannenbaum and his wife, Ashley of Arlington, TX & Brittany Launius of Portland, OR. Great grandchildren, Breeze, Alex & Bruin Tannenbaum; Cousins, Nan Prine & Terri Rindahl; Sisters in Law, Virginia Steen Miller, Marie Thigpen, Myrna Fortenberry, Mary Baughn, & Brenda Freeny; Brother in Law, Mike Bounds; Nephews, Craig & Lorrie Miller, Carl Miller, Dean Jones, Duane Baughn, Randy Fortenberry, Andy Fortenberry, Dan Fortenberry, Trey Freeny, and Tim Freeny; Nieces, Theresa Fortenberry, Judy Hunt, Kim Brooks, Donna Joy, Fran Norton, Michelle Bounds, & Nichole Bounds. Other family include Julie Tannenbaum, Rachel Alcina, Marsha Bisshop, Eric Bisshop, Terry Mangerchine, & Harley Bisshop. A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church of Fannin, MS on Saturday, March 12, 2016 with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. and service at 2:00 p.m. The family asks that in lieu of flowers that you please make a donation to Mississippi Spay and Neuter in Pearl MS Senior’s Fund who assist elderly in caring for their pets. Call (601) 420-4328 or visit https://msspan.nationbuilder.com/seniors to make online contributions. View condolences online at: https://www.lonestarcremation.com
