Birth date: Nov 25, 1937 Death date: Apr 12, 2026
Barbara “Betty” Butler Plummer, at the age of 88, entered eternal rest on Sunday, April 12, 2026. She was born on September 25, 1937, in New Orleans, Louisiana and was a life-long resident of St. Tammany Parish. She is survived b Read Obituary
On behalf of the Covington Garden Club allow me to offer our sincere condolences. Betty was such a kind and generous person and so loved by our members. She gave of her time and talents to our club in so many different ways. She will be missed here on earth but heaven has gained a lovely soul. We have made a small donation to the Alzheimer’s Association to honor her memory
When Helen and I built our home, Miss Betty gave us a housewarming gift a painting that she had painted. It still my favorite paintings in the whole house. It still hangs today where I hung it when I first got it. It’s a beautiful picture and she painted And still enjoy it today. She was extremely talented.
Dear ones,
You have been carrying this loss for a long time, and I imagine today holds a complicated kind of grief — one that started long before now. I hope it brings some comfort to know that even after so many decades, Betty’s spirit and impact have stayed with me, clear as daylight.
My most vivid childhood memory of Betty is her voice — gentle, tender, and reassuring. She had a quiet way of balancing the energy around her, even when surrounded by bigger personalities. She never demanded attention. She just held things together.
Maya Angelou wrote, “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
Betty made me feel safe, loved, and included. Being in her presence felt like a warm embrace. I aspire to have that sort of impact in my own lifetime, and grateful to have her as a lamplighter on the path.
Sending so much love to all of you,
Mary Dianne Plummer Loudon
Ms. Betty was a very kind and creative person. We had some great times together in the Covington Garden Club. The last project we did together was an educational exhibit on Bees. We won a blue ribbon!
She was my wonderful grandmother, “Mom,” who shaped so much of who I am today, she inspired my love for art and painting, taught me how to carry myself with grace, and showed me the beauty in everything.
She was my friend. I have so many memories of all our adventures together. I was in Covington Garden Club, St Tammany Parish Fair, St Tammany Master Gardeners and so many other organizations that Betty and I volunteered with and for.
One of my favorite memories is of Betty and I going to Abita Springs Garage Sale. We would each take $10 and come home with so many treasures and we would laugh at everyone and everything just laugh.
We traveled together with Garden Club with Cleanest City and then travel to New Orleans and take pictures with the Marci Gras Indians, and then we would be picking blueberries. We just had fun together. She was my friend. She will be missed for all she gave
To me and everyone.
Rusty, John and Barbara I send my deepest condolences to you and your family. May you find peace and comfort knowing she is in the arms of our Lord and Savior. Rest in peace Mrs. Betty God gained another angel.
Robin Galloway
