May 1, 1936 – October 14, 2025
- Long public service career: Over 30 years in Georgia education, 13 years with the Department of Corrections, plus Migrant Head Start and newspaper work.
- Devoted church leader: Active member and founder/leader across multiple churches including New Fellowship Baptist and Kingdom Impact Church.
- Family and honors: Survived by daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren; received the Key to the City and civic recognition.
On May 1, 1936, in Toombs County, Lyons,
Georgia, in the Hillsboro area, the angels began
singing a new song at the birth of a baby girl who
was named Betty Jean. Betty was the daughter
of the late Edgar and Lottie Faison Wilkerson.
Betty was the fourth of six siblings, all of whom
preceded her in death. Betty was educated in
the schools of Tattnall County (Manassas,
Purvis, Glennville). Being raised in a Christian
environment, Betty accepted Christ at the age of
six and joined the First African Baptist Church
in Glennville, Georgia, where she served in many
capacities for many years. Betty was united to
Ollie Louis Mincey in marriage on August 9,
1969 who has also proceeded her in death. Two
children were born, Coretta Doris and Rose
Marie. Betty later joined Oak Grove A.M.E.
Church with her husband and worked and
served for over 25 years. Later, Betty joined New
Fellowship Baptist Church (Glennville, GA),
Kingdom Impact Church (North Chesterfield,
VA), and Victory Tabernacle Church of Deliverance (Richmond,
VA). Betty worked for the State of Georgia for 30 plus years
as a public school teacher, Migrant Head Start for 10 years, the Department of Corrections for 13 years, and the Sentinel
Journal newspaper for 3 years. Betty was cited for outstanding
teacher in the Education Department System of the State of
Georgia. Betty was a Master Cosmetologist, graduating from
the Madam Cargo School of Cosmetology in Savannah, GA.
Betty was the first woman to address the Glennville Lions
Club under the President Donald W. Lee in 1994 with Mayor
Charlie Roland, who presented her with the Key to the City and
a certificate of appreciation.
Betty was the Mother of 3 churches and 1 organization: New
Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church; Kingdom Impact
Church, Victory Tabernacle Church of Deliverance-Richmond,
VA, and Citadel Kingdom Fellowship
To always cherish her memories are her three daughters:
Coretta Mincey Monts (Sean) of Chester, VA, Rose Mincey JoMincey-Bryant, Zharia Jones-Manning (Javid), Jeremiah Monts,
nes (Ronald) of Claxton, GA, and Jaukennia Green-Holmes (Atlanta); five grandchildren: Aaron Monts (Keiaisa), Faith S.
Mincey-Bryant, Zharia Jones-Manning (Javid), Jeremiah Monts, and Devaney Holmes; five great-grandchildren: Maxwell D. Scott II, Aaron G. Monts Jr., Kaveigh L. Monts, and two of her angels preceded her in death: Gabriel A. Bryant and Emmanuel G. Monts; three sisters-in-law Beautine Mincey of Glennville, GA, LuveniaMincey of Eason-Glennville, GA, Mildred Mincey-Eason Glennville, GA: Godson: Elmo Thomas Jr. and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
More information can be found at King Brothers Funeral home.
