ROCKY MOUNT - Betty Dianne Batts, age 67, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2017. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on January 4, 1950, she was the daughter of the late David Lee Daughtridge, Sr. and Augustine Beatrice Bradley Daughtridge. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Edwin Batts on June 26, 2017; a nephew Marvin "Marty" Poole; and a great nephew Brian McGowan.
Betty was a woman of great faith, and a member of Sharpsburg Church of God. She loved to go dancing on Saturday nights at the Seniors YMCA. Betty also loved to draw and was very artistic. She touched the lives of so many people and will always be remembered with love and kindness. Betty will be dearly missed and will never be forgotten.
Betty leaves behind to cherish her memory, sisters, Jessie McGowan of Rocky Mount, Patricia Poole and her husband, Marvin, of Myrtle Beach, SC; brother, Tommy Lee Daughtridge and his wife, Judy, of Bath; sister-in-law, Judy B. Manning and her husband, Ray, of Rocky Mount; nieces and nephews, Daniel McGowan, Steven McGowan, Ashley Gardner, Kenny Poole, Renee Poole, Jennifer Ellis, Ivan Sawyer, Anthony Sawyer, Angela Wood, and Annette Wood; and 12 great nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Betty's Life will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 5:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. David West and Amanda Cruz officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> |
Saturday 10/14, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Service
Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> |
Saturday 10/14, 5:00 pm
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
So sorry for your loss. Betty was such a sweet person. She always had a smile. She loved her family and especially the children. We will be praying for you all during this difficult time.
Betty i only knew you for a short while, but in that time i thought of you to be a loving and caring person and someone that loved the Lord and the talent he gave you.. singing.. I will always remember the times you got up in front of the church and sang, especially the Light House … Love you
I want to send my deepest sympathy to the family of Betty Diane Batts. The bible tells us we can gain comfort from God, even during times of sorrow. We pray to our heavenly father for help to cope with the sorrow felt from the death of a loved one. May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and gave everlasting comfort and good hope by means of undeserved kindness, comfort your hearts and make you firm.-2 Thess. 216, 17. May you find comfort by relying on our heavenly father and learning more about the blessings of God’s kingdom. Local ministry volunteer
That Sweet Smile has left us but will never be forgotten love to all the Family Members. God Bless you all
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your love one. Phil 46, 7 will help you receive the peace of God. John 528, 29 assures Jesus will restore life to those who has died. These are wonderful blessings to look forward to knowing your loved one is in God’s memory. Hope this thought brings comfort.
Praying for peace for the family. I will sincerely miss my dear old friend. Betty, you were very loved in life and still in your passing. I regret not being able to see you more in this last year but my heart was always with you.
Praying for your family. God has welcome another Angel home.
I will always remember her beautiful smile and her cheerful laugh. I enjoyed having her as a friend and the laughs we sheared. RIP Betty
Betty Sundays at the restaurant won’t be the same. In the months I have known you have been wonderful. We called ourselves sisters and I felt that way. I am going to miss you and your smile. Love you Betty
My entire childhood has memories with Betty in them, some of those are of her time as my babysitter (along with my brothers). They were some of my happiest childhood memories! Betty was always a positive, cheerful, caring, and sincere person. She was also a faithful child of God and I believe anyone that knew her was richer for it. I was saddened by the manner of her passing, (as if any could be joyous, I just hope she did not suffer) I have heard many stories of long-term couples passing away within short periods of time of each other. I know Betty said she sometimes heard Ronald calling for her ~ maybe he called her home to Heaven and they are together again, in the loving embrace of Jesus. I am so sorry we had to lose you, Betty ~ you will be terribly missed. But I know you are in Heaven with Jesus, Ronald, & the rest of your family… God Bless!