Betty Josephine LeFevre Formby

Betty Josephine LeFevre Formby Benton, LA – Funeral services for Betty Formby, 94, will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Word of Faith Christian Fellowship, 1013 Gould Dr., Bossier City, Louisiana, with Pastor Johnny Banks officiating. A graveside service will be held earlier that morning at 10:00 a.m. at Rose-Neath Cemetery, 5185 Swan Lake Road, Benton, Louisiana.

Betty was born on October 11, 1930, in Epps, Louisiana, and passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025, in Benton, Louisiana.

She worked for Bell South in Natchez, Mississippi, and Shreveport, Louisiana, where she served as chief operator. She was also a Charter Member of the Bossier Sheriff’s Office Posse, dedicating her time in service to the community.

Lovingly known as “Mother Betty” by her church family at Word of Faith Christian Fellowship, she was a devoted member under the leadership of Pastor Johnny and Sister Edith Banks. She will always be remembered as her family’s prayer warrior and spiritual leader. With quiet and steadfast faith, she often placed prayer clothes in her family’s clothing as a sign of her constant prayers over them.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Virgil A. Formby; her son, Alvin Joe Flowers; her grandson, Dustin Webb; and several brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her children, Trisha McMillan, Debbie and Lex Webb, and Alan and Judy Formby.

Her grandchildren include Kresta Folse, Stephanie and David Macaluso, Kim and Sam Condon, Hallie and David Horn, Maggie Flowers and Julie Todd-Hunter, Joey and Kiron Flowers, Brian and Gulia Formby, Erin Formby, David and Laura Formby, and Kim Smith.

Her great-grandchildren include Dawn Marie Sharp, Ashtyn and Eric Castleberry, Dustin and Haley Folse, Todd and Trent Macaluso, Ellie Folse, Riley and Reed Horn, Archer Condon, Kayesun Smith, Lyla, Asher, Miles, and Max Formby, August and Elliott Todd-Hunter, and Elodie and Eloise Flowers.

Her great-great-grandchildren include Cameron and Addie Sharp, Maddie Darnell, and Asher Castleberry.

Betty also dearly loved her many nieces and nephews, cherishing the bonds of family that extended from her nine brothers and sisters.

Her greatest legacy is the unwavering faith and love she poured into her family and all who knew her. She leaves behind a testimony of prayer, scripture, and devotion that will continue to guide generations.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Betty’s home church, Word of Faith Christian Fellowship (Care of Pastor Johnny Banks), 1013 Gould Dr. #A, Bossier City, LA 71111, Phone: (318) 747-3327.