Bettye Owens

  Bettye Owens, 42, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at her residence.

  She was born August 3, 1980 in Pampa, Texas to Bobby Joe Owens and Donya (Smith) Rutkowski.

  Bettye attended Shelbyville High School and also the First Presbyterian Church in Shelbyville.

  She enjoyed playing video games and listening to music. Bettye was a homemaker and loved to do arts and crafts. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family and grandchildren.

She married Paige Nicole Slavey on January 23, 2016 and she survives.

Bettye is also survived by her son, Trenton Redd; daughters Samantha Owens, and Jacqueline Owens; grandchildren, Paris and Londyn; sisters, Tammi Finley (husband, Michael) , Emily Aycock, Bobi Sue Owens (husband, Bryan Newbold); brother Gary Owens (wife, Samantha); grandmother, Joyce Owens, and several nieces and nephews; mother-in-law, Betty Bright, and father-in-law, James Slavey.

  She was preceded in death by her mother and grandfather, Gary G. Owens.

  There will be a Gathering of Friends on Saturday, January 28, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Murphy-Parks Funeral Services, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN. 46176.

  Funeral Directors, Greg Parks, Sheila Parks, Stuart Parks, and Darin Schutt are honored to serve Bettye’s family.

    Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.