Mrs. Betty Jean Bryson

          Mrs. Betty Jean Bryson, age 81, of New Concord, Kentucky, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House.

          Mrs. Bryson was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on October 24, 1944, to the late H.C. Smith and Mary Norene (Pack) Smith. Mrs. Bryson was in the insurance industry for over 50 years in Nashville, Tennessee.

          In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bryson was preceded in death by one sister, Nancy Smith Hill.

          Mrs. Bryson is survived by her husband, Gary “Cowboy” Moore Bryson, of New Concord, Kentucky, to whom she married on September 25, 1987, in Springfield, Tennessee; one daughter, Tammy Rene LaTourette and husband Alan; two sisters, Linda Smith Dixon and Sherrie Smith Reid; three grandchildren, Austin Tyler Hall and wife Morgan, Rachel Shay LaTourette, and Trace Alan LaTourette; two great grandchildren, Hendon Richard Hall and Lofton Tyler Hall; as well as many loved nieces and nephews; and best friend, Ann Williams.

          There will be no public services held at this time.

          The J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services are in charge of arrangements.

          Online condolences can be made at www.jhchurchill.com