Betty Ruth Crosby 66, of Bay City, passed away April 4, 2021. She was born August 12, 1954 in Bay City, to Christopher and Joy Clayton Murphree.

In her free time, Betty was an avid genealogist and longtime member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. She spent countless hours researching her family's history, as well as, helping others to do the same.

Betty is preceded in death by her father Chris Murphree, son Michael Crosby, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She is survived by her mother Joy Murphree; husband of over 37 years, David Crosby; children Tommy Crosby, Shane Whitten, Chris Whitten, Scott Whitten, Jamie Thomason, John Whitten and Brandi Crosby-Guerra; brothers, Wayne and Gary Murphree; 18 grandchildren.

Graveside services will be 10:00 am Friday, April 9, 2021 at Roselawn Memorial Park with James Clayton officiating.  Pallbearers are Steven Clayton, Bill Stephens, Clint McLain, Brent Heard, Dillan Guerra and Timothy Whitten. Honorary pallbearers are Wesley Clayton and Chris Smidovec.