Betty Jean Cornett, age 81, of Blue Ridge, GA passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016 in the Pruitt Health Care Center of Blue Ridge, GA. Mrs. Cornett was born on March 25, 1934 in Dawson County, GA to the late Claude Newton Chester and Mamie Black Chester. She worked at Weaver's Variety in Blue Ridge as a Sales Manager. She had been a member of Blue Ridge Church of Christ since 1965. Mrs. Cornett was also active in many civic organizations including Blue Ridge Homemakers since 1970 and Volunteer Heritage Healthcare since 1970. She was preceded in death by her husband Wallace "Sock" Cornett.Mrs. Cornett is survived by two brothers, Doyle Chester of Jasper, GA and Ronnie Chester of Ellijay, GA; sisters, Alene Blakenship of Canton, GA and Brenda Elliott of Blue Ridge; nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.Funeral services were held Friday, February 5, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from the Akins of Blue Ridge Chapel with Min. Lonnie Jones officiating. Music was led by Bob Pugh and Donnie Gilliam. Pallbearers were the Jamie Elliott, Scott Blakenship, Danny Chester, Tim McFarland, Junior Cornett, and James. Taylor. Interment followed in Chastain Memorial Park. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge was in charge of arrangements. . SERVICES Funeral Service Friday, February 5, 2016 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge 7871 Blue Ridge Drive Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513