Margaret "Betty" Elizabeth Southerland

Margaret “Betty” Southerland, 96, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. A devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend, Betty’s life was a living testament to the power of family, faith, and simple joys.

Born on June 27, 1929, Betty’s greatest pride and joy were her five daughters, Jean, Norma, Mary, Janet, and Kimberly. She poured her heart into raising them, and her love for being a mother extended beyond her own children. She was a second mother to many of her nieces and nephews, always willing to open her home and her heart to those who needed her.

Betty loved the beauty of the outdoors, especially sunflowers, which seemed to mirror her warmth and strength. She enjoyed tending her vegetable garden, canning the fruits of her labor, and filling her home with the comforting smells of her home-cooked meals.

Faith was a cornerstone of Betty’s life. She was a faithful servant in her church, and her quiet strength and kindness reflected the values she held dear.

Betty’s love and legacy live on in her daughters, extended family, and all who were blessed to know her.

Visitation: will begin on Friday, August 08, 2025 from 4 – 7 PM, and will continue on Saturday, August 09, 2025 from 12 PM – until time of service.

Funeral Service: will begin on Saturday, August 09, 2025 at 2:00 PM from the Chapel of Spann Funeral Home with Joyce Ligarghi officiating.

Interment: will follow at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.

Survived by:

Daughters:

Jean Clifton (Ray) of Dickson, TN

Norma Agee (Neal) of Lebanon, TN

Janet Lindsey (Larry) of Soddy Daisy, TN

Kimberly Hughes (Michael) of Dickson, TN

Siblings:

Patricia Ann Haley of College Grove, TN

Richard Robinson of Dickson, TN

10 Grandchildren:

Clint (Irina), Houston, Whitney (Joe), Hannah (Douglas), Matthew (Josie),

Tracy, Bradley (Jessica), Joshua (Alice), Megan, Lindsey (Andrew)

4 Step-Grandchildren:

Katrina, Tracy, Karen (Marty), and Ray, Jr. (Margaret)

13 Great Grandchildren

11 Step Great Grandchildren

As well as several nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.

Preceded in death by:

Parents: Loyd and Ora (Allen) Robinson

Husband: Hugh Daniel Southerland

Daughter: Mary Ledbetter (Mark)

Siblings: J.B. Robinson, Bill Robinson, Roger Robinson, Kent Robinson, Florence Cerda, Jane Farley, and Grady Robinson.

Arrangements by Spann Funeral Home & Cremation Services (615) 446-1123