It is with profound sadness and heartfelt sorrow that Bernard’s Family Funeral Care, The Madison Chapel, announces the passing of Mrs. Bettye Clyde Henderson Holston, beloved mother of our owner, Mr. Bernard. Mrs. Holston transitioned peacefully on Monday, October 12, 2026, surrounded by the love and compassionate care of her devoted caregiver, Ms. Barbara Covington.
Viewing and Visitation for Mrs. Bettye Clyde Henderson Holston was held Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 6-9 p.m. at her home church, Greater Bethel AME Church, 140 Rose Street, Athens, Georgia 30606.
A Celebration of Her Wonderful Life was held Monday, October 19, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Athens First United Methodist Church, 327 N. Lumpkin Street, Athens, Georgia 30601.
The service was officiated by her pastor, Reverend Marben Bland, and eulogized by her beloved son, Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, Resident Bishop of the Alabama Panhandle Episcopal Area, serving the North Alabama and Alabama-West Florida Conferences of The United Methodist Church. Entombment and Committal Services followed at Evergreen Memorial Park, 3655 Atlanta Highway, Athens, Georgia 30606. In honor of Mrs. Bettye Henderson Holston’s lifelong dedication to education the family kindly requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to Bettye Henderson Holston Elementary School. Your generous contributions will help continue her legacy of inspiring, educating, and empowering future generations. During this difficult time, the Bernard’s Family Funeral Care staff humbly asks for your continued thoughts, prayers, and understanding as we surround Mr. Bernard and the entire Holston family with love and support.
Bernard’s Family Funeral Care, The Madison Chapel, is deeply honored to celebrate the life and cherished memories of Mrs. Bettye Clyde Henderson Holston.
“Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.”