Bettye Jewell Blue, 83 of Gulfport, MS passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at her residence in Gulfport, MS. She was born Sunday, September 15, 1940, in Soso, Mississippi.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 10:00AM until 11:00AM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel in 4593 Indian Springs Rd, Laurel, MS with Graveside services to follow at 11:30AM at Union Line Cemetery in Soso, MS. Burial will follow in Union Line Cemetery in Soso, Mississippi. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel is in charge of arrangements. 601-649-3342.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Blue; father, Burl Welch; mother, Lucille Welch Murphy.

Survivors include her son, Charles David Blue; brothers, Dr. Paul Welch (Liz), Joel Welch (Linda) and Edward Welch.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapellaurel.com