NAHUNTA — Mrs. Betty Sue Morris Wakefield, 95, passed away Monday evening, March 2, 2026 at Bayview Nursing Home in Nahunta.
Mrs. Wakefield was born May 3, 1930 in Akron, Ohio to the late Harvey and Susie Steadham Morris. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. J. Leon Wakefield whom she was married to for 57 years.
The Wakefields started pastoring a Church of God of Prophecy in Michigan before moving to Georgia in 1960. They pastored together
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for 54 years at many southern churches. Mrs. Wakefield was always by her husband's side working in the church. She loved working with the children and visiting those in need.
Mrs. Wakefield belonged to the seniors club in Waycross. She was a faithful member of Crossview Church of God of Prophecy.
She was formerly employed by Wal-Mart and Dollar General.
Mrs. Wakefield was also preceded in death by her son, David L. Wakefield; her sisters, Patsy M. Therrell, Donna M. Lee and Maxine Kellam; and brother, Harvey “Bucky'”Morris, Jr.
Survivors include two daughters, Cynthia “Cindy” Myers (Larry) of Brunswick and Deana Kay Hagan (Bruce) of Savannah; daughter-in-law, Martha Wakefield; six grandchildren, Chris Wakefield, Melissa Wakefield Terry, Caitlen Bunkley, Paul Alvarez, David Alvarez and Milla Hagan; 10 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the staff of Bayview Nursing Home and her church family for all their love and compassion see OBITS, Page 3
