Betty Jo Easley Sigler Templeton of Columbia, TN, previously of Fairview, TN, Age 89, passed away on July 11, 2021.

Betty was born in Centerville, TN to Malcolm P. Easley and Mattie Mae Brown Easley. She lived in Michigan until age 26, then returned to the Nashville, TN area. Insurance professional for 44 years, retired. Past President of Nashville Association of Insurance Women. Member of Order of the Eastern Star, Past Matron and 2012 Grand Chapter. Member of National Association of Parliamentarians. Member of Church of Christ.

Survived by husband, Jim Templeton; son, Dr. Mark Sigler (Sherry); daughters, Christy Phipps (Wayne), and Nancy Cook {Scott); brothers, James Easley (Martha), and Malcolm “Max” Easley, Jr. (Pat); stepson, Randy Templeton (Molly); stepdaughter, Cindy Morgan; six grandchildren, nine great­ grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by parents and first husband and father of her three children, Harold “Pete” Sigler.

Betty had a gentle spirit, a heart full of kindness, and an unconditional love for family. Above all, she will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and confidant to her friends. Our Betty will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends. We will hold her memories in our hearts forever.