Bettye “Nanee” Robinson

Tupelo- Bettye “Nanee” Robinson passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, at Sanctuary Hospice House. She was born on August 16, 1944, in Ripley to Raymond Medford Creely and Mary Etta Moffett Creely.

At the age of 12, Bettye moved to Tupelo, where she built a life rooted in faith, family, and community. She graduated from Tupelo High School in 1962 and began a dedicated career, working for several years at Dryfus Jewelry and later at the Savings Station, now known as Dodge’s Store, where she remained a familiar and friendly face until her retirement in 2025.

Bettye was a faithful and devoted member of West Jackson Street Baptist Church. Her servant’s heart was especially evident in her work with the preschool ministry, where she lovingly cared for and nurtured children for more than 50 years, leaving a lasting impact on countless families.

She found her greatest joy in spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, cherishing every moment reading, playing, and creating memories, especially in recent years. Earlier in life, she and her husband shared a love for travel and camping, making many treasured memories together along the way.

Bettye will be remembered for her kindness, her unwavering faith, and the deep love she had for her family. Her legacy of warmth and devotion will live on in all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Ken Robinson; two daughters, Kathy Giles (Chris) of Talladega, Alabama and Christy Barron (Terry) of Tupelo; brother, Dr. Thomas Creely, Sr. (Joyce) of Newport, Rhode Island and Smyrna, Georgia; five grandchildren, Morgan Lundebo (Solomon) of Tupelo, Lindsey Meeks (Ethan) of Tupelo, Todd Giles of Ellersile, Georgia, Ashley Wilson (Zack) of Tupelo, and Cassidy Barron of Tupelo; three great-grandchildren, Lesley Lundebo, Raya Wilson, and Riley Wilson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Mary Etta Creely; and sister, Ann McCann.

Visitation will be 1 p.m. until service time Thursday, April 16, 2026, at West Jackson Street Baptist Church.

Services honoring the life of Mrs. Bettye will be 3 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 2026, at West Jackson Street Baptist Church with Dr. Keith Cochren and Bro. Chris O’Daniel officiating. A graveside service will follow at Lee Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Nat Lathers, Kenny King, Allen Miller, Craig Russell, Charles Sample, Mike Swords, Lucas Berryhill, and Karl Rogers.

Expressions of sympathy and fond memories may be made at www.PeguesFuneralHome.com.