Betty Mottern Ferguson, age 90, went to heaven on Friday, September 6, 2013. She was born in Kent, Oregon on May 13, 1923 to Arthur Leland Mottern and Mattie Rae Mottern. She returned to east Tennessee with her family and spent her childhood there. She is survived by Herman White Ferguson her devoted husband of 69 years. Also cherishing her memory are daughters and sons-in-law Suzanne and Bill Buchanan of Rocky Mount and Rebecca and Ron Azzone of Marblehead, MA; grandchildren Brad and Tiffany Buchanan of Pittsburgh, PA, their children Kenton, Hadley, and Briggs Buchanan; Abby and Colin Neblett of Dallas, TX and their daughter Reed Neblett.
She was a lifelong homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother and great -grandmother. She adored her family and was a faithful correspondent to friends near and far throughout the years.
She and her husband were active members of First Presbyterian Church, Rocky Mount since their move to the community in 1983. She was an avid participant in the fellowship activities of the church, in particular the In-Betweens fellowship group.
The family will receive friends at the Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home on Monday night, September 9, 2013 from 7 - 8:30 pm. A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church, Rocky Mount at 11:00 am on Tuesday, September 10, 2013.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to First Presbyterian Church or to a charity of your choosing.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 North Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Monday 9/9, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Tuesday 9/10, 11:00 am
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Dear Betty, You will live forever in the hearts and minds of your loved ones. Selflessly, you devoted your life to your family, who are shining proof of the wisdom, humor and empathy that you showed them. Apparently, God was in need of another angel and therefore, he called you. Even though we met only once, through Becca and Ron we felt as though we knew you. Love, Rosemary and Ronnie
Dearest Fergusons, As old family friends, My family & I are thinking of you all with love & sympathy. Betty was gifted with an extraordinary ability to shine kindness, laughter & light on everyone who knew. Those qualities were contagious & inspiring. Our fond memories of good times together go back a long way & will remain in our hearts forever. Sincerely, Kathy Zillweger Putnam
We send our sincerest condolences to Herman, Suzanne and Bill, and Rebecca and Ron. We first met Betty at Becca and Ron’s home in Marblehead and it was love at first meeting. Her unassuming wit and gentle manner made us feel a part of her extended family. We will keep her spirit close to our hearts. Barbara and Mike
I loved Aunt Betty ! She was so loving and positive, always lifting me up. I am so sad for your loss…love you, Michael Cowan
Thank you for your love and support, Mom always loved you and looked forward so seeing you. Please send me your email, the one I have was incorrect. Becca, [emailprotected]
Love was the reason for the ransom sacrifice, showing the great love that Jehovah & Jesus had for all of mankind. (John 316) What a wonderful gift we have been giving, to have the hope of seeing our loved ones once again. Death is the age-old enemy, we all meet as our journey end. It is never pleasant, when we loss someone we love. The pain at times, is so heart breaking, that our tears, keep on flowing. (Ps. 3418) Even the perfect man, JESUS CHRIST, Gave way to tears. So greatly grieved was he over the death of his friend, Lazarous. (John 1135) Without fear the way ahead