Elizabeth "Betty" Jean Tester
, Tennessee
October 7, 2026
Betty Jean Tester, aged 91, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2026, in her home where she was surrounded by family. She was a lifelong resident of Johnson City and a daughter of the late Henry and Kate Mitchell.Betty enjoyed her family and friends. She enjoyed traveling, shopping, sewing, and working in her flowers. She was a devoted Christian who was faithful and loyal to Jesus. She was a prayer warrior who never stopped praying for her family and loved ones. Betty attended the Laurels Church of God before becoming a member of New Vision Church of God until her health began declining. She then started attending Bread of Life Fellowship whenever her health permitted. Betty outlived five pastors.In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters; several nieces and nephews; her ex-husband, and father of her children, Roy Tester.Her survivors include Murley…