August 8, 2019 – Dr. Bettye ‘Bama’ McClendon (TUAHOF Class 1983) passed away on August 2, 2019 in her hometown of Atlanta, GA.
Dr. McClendon played basketball at Tuskegee Institute from 1951-1955. She also was named Coach of the Year for the Atlanta Public Schools in 1983. Dr. McClendon later earned her Ph.D. from Nova University.
Dr. McClendon was inducted into the Tuskegee University Athletic Hall of Fame in 2003.
Homegoing services will be held is Thursday, August 8th at 11 am ET.
Murray Brothers Funeral Home
1199 Utoy Springs Rd, SW
Atlanta, GA 30331, Thursday, August 8th at 11 am ET.
The family is requesting that in lieu of flowers to please send contributions to Tuskegee University in her name, Dr. Betty J. McClendon. The family has set up a scholarship in her name.
Expressions of compassion may be sent to the family:
c/o Deborah Thompson
525 Shefield Court
Stockbridge, GA 30281