Betty Joe Sexton, age 84, of Maryville passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at her home.  She was a loving, caring, and giving person and a very special mother.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Bertha Whaley Walker; brothers, Jearl Walker, Jack Walker, and Fred Whaley Jr.; sister, Blanche Whaley Nelson; and great-grandson, Kaleb Chambers.  Betty is survived by her children, Bill and Joyce Sexton, Steve Sexton, Mary Ann and Doug Sliger, and Dottie and Mike Peters; grandchildren, Holly Chambers, Doug II and Madeline Sliger, Peyton and Kristen Sliger, Matthew Sexton, Kyle Sexton, Chloe Sexton, and Tyler Sexton; great-grandchildren, Sophie Sliger and Rhiannon Chambers Brummette; and  brother, Earl Whaley.  A special thanks to Betty's caregiver, Catherine, and Blount Hospice. A Private Graveside service will be held at Ballard's Chapel Cemetery, Rev. Chris Sliger officiating.  Arrangements are with Miller Funeral home, Maryville.