Betty Sandra McCord, 74, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025 at her home in Morrison following an extended illness. A native of Murfreesboro, TN., she was the daughter of the late Robert and Ozella Lovvorn Stem. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, LeAnn McCord, siblings, Charles Stem, Houston Stem and Louise Mofield and nephew, Chris Hall.
Mrs. Betty is survived by her husband of 50 years, Clyde B. McCord of Morrison; children, Kimberly (Clayton) Neal of Woodbury, Tammy (Jeff) Parker of Readyville, Chad McCord of Morrison, Wayne (Robin) McCord of Woodbury and Penny McCord (Carter Pope) of Woodbury; grandchildren, Tabatha (Doug) Brown, Victoria (Jerome) Curran, Dalton (Alicia) Neal, Darrek Parker, Tayler Thompson, Jonathan McCord, Addison McCord, Alexis McCord, Michael McCord, Shayla McCord and Breanna Pope; great grandchildren, Payton, Callie and Bristol Brown, Avery and Callan Neal, Evelyn Curran, Kensleigh, Willow and Tinsley Parker, Emerlynn Thompson and honorary great granddaughter, Alanna Spann; siblings, Mary Alice Sanders of Shelbyville, Barbara (Gary) Romans of McMinnville and Judy (J.C.) Ashford of Woodbury; special friends, Ron & Vickey Campbell.
Mrs. McCord was a dedicated member of the Woodbury Pentecostal Church and a retired school bus driver with the Rutherford County School System. She was known for her affection towards the children who rode on bus #147. In her younger years, she had a enjoyed sewing and traveling with her husband, Clyde. Her most significant roles in life, apart from being a wife, were those of a mother and grandmother. Mrs. McCord had a deep love for her family and cherished family gatherings and spending quality time with them making lasting memories.
Her family will receive friends from 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Woodbury Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Woodbury Pentecostal Church with Rev. Clayton Neal and Rev. Dalton Neal officiating. Interment will follow at Gardens of Memory, McMinnville. Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences and memories for her family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net
