Betty Alice Caraway , 89, from Denham Springs, Louisiana passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 12, 2025 with her daughters by her side. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Raiford Caraway. Betty was born in Amite, Louisiana and was preceded in death by her parents Archie and Louella Smart, her brothers Carlton, Ogden, Robert, Edwin and two infant brothers, and her sister Geneva.
She is survived by her sister Helen Booty and her brother Emmet Smart. Betty has two living daughters, Sharon Cranfield(Keith) and Karen Woodward(Dale) five grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Betty was a devoted and loving wife. She and Ray celebrated 67 years of marriage together. She served for many years as a loyal member of Watson Baptist Church, Riverside Baptist and Faith Baptist churches. Betty was steadfast in taking care of her parents, daughters, grandchildren, nephews, and nieces and was always lending a helping hand to family and friends. Betty did many things throughout her life. She wore a variety of hats from accounting, to retail, to real estate but was well known for running the best “mawmaw daycare” ever. She loved traveling to gospel festivals with Ray and her friends and she especially enjoyed eating catfish at her favorite restaurant.
Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for visitation at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs on Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 1:00 pm until the service at 3:00 pm. There will be a private graveside service on Monday, May 19, 2025 at Greenoaks Memorial Park, Baton Rouge.
3 comments
Shy
June 3, 2025 at 2:45 pm
Ms.Betty was a resident at my the nursing home I was working at for a short period of time and I just want to say that she was a light!!! She was always so kind to us at night, and her daughters were always so sweet to us. I came upon sad news while wondering how she was doing. May she continue to Rest on, and thank you beautiful ladies for bringing her to us for the short period of time! Now she is finally with her husband. ❤️
Paula Adams
May 15, 2025 at 3:06 pm
Sending you and your family, love and prayers. Paula Adams and SBRPC Nursery Staff
Mary Hale
May 13, 2025 at 10:22 pm
I was blessed to know that ur mom passed with such wonderful daughters by her side.My prayers are with yall.