Betty McCain Smith

Betty Jean McCain Moorhead, age 88, died Friday April 3, 2026 at Yalobusha General Nursing Home in Water Valley, MS. She was born September 11, 1937 in Yalobusha County, MS to the late Pearlie S. and Leula "Lumpy" Wilburn McCain. A self-proclaimed expert in everything, Betty would happily provide her advice and opinions to anyone who listened. She lived life on the edge and had many stories to tell from her 88 years of adventures.

A memorial service for Betty will occur at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to your local SPCA.

Betty is survived by her daughter, Theresa Moorhead Chandler of Water Valley, MS; her son, Stoney Moorhead of Water Valley, MS; two brothers, Jerry (Linda) McCain of Ackerman, MS and Sam (Kristen) McCain of Grand Junction, CO; and her grandson, Justin Lee Chandler of Raleigh, NC.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Ann Hill and Ila Mae McMinn; three brothers, Robert Lee McCain, Stanley McCain and Shelby McCain; and a slew of beloved dogs.