Margaret Otheal Betts Weathers 97, of Caledonia, MS, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Windsor Place in Columbus, MS.

Graveside Service will be Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Columbus, MS.

Margaret Otheal Betts Weathers, lovingly known as "Banny" to all who knew her, lived a life marked by faith, family, and a spirit of adventure. She was born September 17, 1927, in Maben, MS, to the late L.D. Betts and Sallie Clardy Betts. Otheal was working as a bookkeeper at Ruth's Dept. Store in Columbus, MS, where she was introduced to the love of her life, Al. They married in 1967, and together they began a beautiful life filled with love, laughter, and countless adventures.

Otheal's faith in Jesus was the foundation of her life. She loved her Savior deeply and that love flowed into every relationship she had. Her family was her greatest joy. She adored her son, Tom, and three grandchildren, pouring her heart into every moment she spent with them. When Tom married Sandy, Otheal joyfully welcomed a daughter-in-law, additional grandchildren and great grandchildren, delighting in their lives and accomplishments.

Even after suffering a stroke at 93, her determination and strength shone through. She made remarkable strides in her recovery, earning her the nickname" Miss Independent" from the assisted living staff. Her legacy of faith, love, laughter, and resilience will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Weathers is preceded in death by her husband- Al Weathers;  son- Thomas Earl Norwood; brothers- James Arthur Betts, Johnny Betts, and Billy Edwin Betts; and sister- Norma Dean Seawright.

Mrs. Weathers is survived by her grandchildren – Thomas Christopher (Susie) Norwood, Henry Alan "Hank" (Christie) Norwood, and Margaret Gayla (Mac) Davis; great grandchildren- Parker Norwood, Holland Davis, and Grey Davis.; daughter-in-law, Sandy Norwood; step grandchildren- Page (Rudy) Cruz, Troy (Suzanne) White, and Tucker (Amanda) Moore; 8 step great grandchildren, and 2 step great great grandchildren.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Staff at Arrington and Rita Robertson, for their kindness and exceptional care for Banny.