ROCKY MOUNT – Betty Lou “Boo Boo” Vester Flora Langley, age 82, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023. Born in Nash County, NC on July 15, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Wade Hampton Vester and Lucille Parker Vester. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Alton Ray Flora and her son, Stacey Ray Flora.
A woman of great faith, Betty Lou was a former longtime member of Falls Road Baptist Church and later attended Shenandoah Baptist Church. Her life revolved around supporting and caring for her family and others around her. She loved being around her children, especially her grandchildren, and taking care of her dogs. Betty Lou enjoyed cooking and preparing meals for her family and others, and nobody could ever get enough of her famous chocolate pecan cake. A devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and dear friend to many, she will always be remembered and forever loved.
Betty Lou is survived by her husband, Melvin Langley; her son, Jamie Flora and his wife, Sherry; her daughter in law, Amanda Marie Trauch Flora; her four grandchildren, Alex Flora and her husband, Jacob, Rachel Flora, Trent Flora and his wife, Patty, and Liz Flora; her two sisters, Peggy Vester Langley and Dolly Vester Tyson; several nieces and nephews; and her fur-baby, Tex.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Betty Lou’s life will be held on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at 12:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC 27804, with Rev. Tim Griffin officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be from 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM prior to the service at Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
The family would like to especially thank Boo Boo's caregivers Lauren, Jenny, and Shanna for all of their love, care, and support.
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.
I love you Betty Lou
Harvey and Bunny Williford were blessed to know Betty Lou and family for 40 years. She loved God and family dearly and always had a servant’s heart to make others life better. We had many good times with she and Alton on Senior Saints Trips and interaction with family as neighbors.