Betty Allison Winston

Betty was born and raised in Jackson, Tn. Her

parents were Frank Miller Allison and Ann Wil-

liams Allison. She had a very loving brother, Frank

Gammon Allison who had preceded her in death.

She attended Jackson High School and grew up

on College Street.

Her career placed her as a secretary/bookkeeper

with the Jackson City School system for over 30

years. She opened Parkway Jr. High in 1971 during

integration. She moved to Tigrett Jr. High later in

her career. She had hundreds of students, teachers, and principals that she

influenced, assisted, and worked for and she “ran her office” as if it was a

tight ship.

She loved the ocean and was happiest with her feet in the sand and

waves. She started her love for the beach every summer with the love of her

life, Robert Winston at Daytona Beach. Later in life, her favorite beach was

Laguna Beach and she loved visiting Southern California with her daughter

Alison Winston for months at a time especially just last September.

She was a long time member of Trinity Methodist Church beginning at

an early age, where her family were founding members on Chester Street.

As her family grew, she and Robert were active at West Jackson Baptist

Church with their family and involved in the choir for years. Later, they

became members at Northside Methodist Church and a member of her

beloved PACERS Sunday School class. She was faithful to her Lord and

Savior her entire life.

My parents loved their UT Volunteers in every sport and experienced

three children receiving degrees from the University. She leaves behind two

other children Russell Winston and Andrea Winston Lewin and three grandsons Nicholas and Mitchell Winston and Adam Lewin.

In every aspect of her life, Betty exemplified compassion, empathy, love,

fun and gratitude. She made an indelible impression on all who had the

pleasure of knowing her and she never met a stranger with her lovely South-

ern accent. Her gorgeous blue eyes and smile lit up a room. She was a very

young 91-year-old. She was just planning her next trip for July and loved to

travel with her daughter Alison. After the death of Robert, she spent 5 years

with her daughter Alison and lived and spent her time between California

and Tennessee. She loved to walk in all seasons around her neighborhood

where she lived for the last 45 years. At 91, she was able to walk up her hill

in her neighborhood which impressed the neighbors and her cardiologist!

The memories she created and the love she shared will live on. She leaves

behind a legacy that inspires kindness, compassion, and dedication to others.

Although we miss her every moment, we feel comforted that she loved her

Lord and we shall see her again.

A memorial service to gather and celebrate Betty’s life will be held at

Northside Church in the chapel. For further information regarding the

service, please call 714-501-8296.