Betty Joe West was born on August 1, 1944 to Leroy and Martha Johnson West at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, LA. She was sent to live with her grandparents Watt & Josephine Johnson in Greensburg, LA where she remained until she was 14 years of age. She then lived in New Orleans until relocating after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. She lived in Houston TX for one year, but was determined to move home to Greensburg, LA, where she lived until her last day.

Betty Joe accepted her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at an early age. She joined Rocky Hill A.M.E. church in 2011 and was a devoted choir member. She worked at St. Helena Nursing Home as a Housekeeper and laundry attendant. She enjoyed watching television, singing, and listening to music, dancing, and being surrounded by her beautiful family.

Betty Joe dressed to impress at all times and had to match every piece. A church member once said, “Can’t nobody do it like Ms. Betty, AKA Diva Mama.” She never wanted to be late for anything; if you promised to pick her up for an event she would be dressed and ready hours ahead of time and calling to see where you were.

Betty Joe departed this life on November 18, 2022. She will truly be missed by all who loved her.

She leaves her loving memories six children: Kathy A. West, Andrea West, Pamela West-Robertson (Randy Ray) of Greensburg, LA Kevin West of Monroe, LA Christopher West (Kasey) of Denham Springs, LA and LaToya West of Houston, TX. Two sisters Madge West of Metairie, LA, and Denise West-Parker of Houston, TX. Two brothers, Lee Marvin West of New Orleans, LA and John Daryl West of Los Angeles, CA. 20 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends she loved dearly.

She was preceded in death by her parents Leroy and Martha Johnson-West, Four sisters Gearldine Cooper, Vera Mae West, Rose Cecille West, Sandra West, and Leslie Latham. Five brothers Robert West, Michael West, Lionel West, Leroy West, Jr., and Jessie West.

Relatives & Friends are invited to attend the Homegoing Celebration on Saturday, November 26, 2022 for 10:00am at Solid Rock Apostolic Ministries 287 Highway 10 E., Greensburg, LA. Visitation will be held at Solid Rock on Friday, November 25, 2022 from 4:00PM-7:00PM and on Saturday from 9:00am until the commencement of services at 10:00am. Rev. Marvin G. Schaffer Sr., Host Pastor and Rev. Joe Chaney, Officiating. Final Care & Professional Services Entrusted to her Great-Nephew, Marvin G. Schaffer Jr. and the Staff of: Schaffer Family Funeral Home, LLC. 15990 Highway 77, Rosedale, LA. “Experience the Difference!”