Graveside services for Betty Lou Hennington Leggett will be on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at Wesson Cemetery in Wesson, MS, at 1:00 PM. Bro. Danny Forrest will be officiating the services with Brookhaven Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Leggett, 86, of Brookhaven, MS, passed from this life on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at home with her loving family by her side.  She was born on May 30, 1936, in Wesson, MS, to Clyde Hennington and Velma Mae Ray Hennington. She was a member of Easthaven Baptist Church in Brookhaven, MS. She taught children in Sunday School at several different churches. Betty Lou was a woman who loved Jesus and taught others by example of that faith in the way she lived her life. She loved yardwork and her flowers. She was a very loving person who cherished her family.

Preceding her in death were her parents Clyde and Velma Mae Hennington; husband, Lynis Leggett; daughter, Dianna Lee Leggett; and brother Eddie Lee Hennington.

Survivors are her daughters, Lynn Price, Kay Buckels (Mark) and Christy Leggett (Mike Newell); grandchildren, Chad R. Smith, Jenny E. Price and Taylor D. Kennedy; great-grandchildren, Brody Banks, Justin Hudson, D'ana Gambino and Jazlyn Price; and a host of family and friends.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to St. Luke Hospice and staff and Clint's Pharmacy.

The family has asked in lieu of flowers please make donations in Betty Leggett's name to Brookhaven Animal Rescue League (BARL) 501 North Park Lane Drive Brookhaven MS 39601.