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Betty Scott Rich

August 9, 1931 ~ July 15, 2013

Betty Scott Rich, 81, of Rocky Mount, NC died Monday night, July 15, 2013 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville NC. Betty was born August 9, 1931 to Flora Jane Hall Scott and Truman Jay Scott. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Donald Eugene Rich; daughter Dianne Rich Raper and husband Chris Raper of Elm City, NC; son Donald Eugene "Dee" Rich, Jr. and wife Mary White Rich of Greensboro, NC; grandsons Chadwick Scott Proctor of Redondo Beach, California, Robert Christopher Rich and wife Melissa Johnson Rich of Charlotte, NC, and Stephen Dean Rich of Greensboro, NC; grandaughters Sara Katherine Rich of Charlotte, NC, Margaret Elizabeth Rich and Susan Marie Rich of Greensboro, NC. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her brother Elmer Scott. She is survived by her sisters Edna Scott Campbell of Macon, GA, Beatrice Scott Smith and Shirley Scott Carter of Greenville, SC, and Jeanette Scott McAlister of Rocky Mount, NC, and many beloved nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 12:00pm Thursday, July 18, 2013 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home with Rev. Brandon Dees officiating. Visitation with the family will be 10:30am to 11:45am prior to the service. Burial will be held at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Although born in Kings Mountain, NC, Betty grew up in Greenville, SC where she graduated from Parker High School in 1949. She married Don in 1950 and moved to Rocky Mount with daughter Dianne several years later. Betty loved her church and was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church in Rocky Mount. She taught juniors in Sunday School, lots of kids in Vacation Bible School, and sang in the choir for most of her life. Betty loved life and was usually surrounded by her friends. She was a woman of integrity and grace. Frequently on her knees, she was a prayer warrior who had no doubts about her future and was constantly praying for others. Her work on earth now done, she is rejoicing in Heaven. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 505 S. Englewood Drive, Rocky Mount NC 27804. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Service Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Thursday 7/18, 12:00 pm Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804

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  1. Dear Friends, I am sending my love to the Rich Family tonight. Please know that I feel your loss deeply. When your family came to Rocky Mount and you chose to attend Calvary Church, I met Betty and we became close friends. Betty was such fun to be with and as she gave of her time and talents, God used her to bless us and our Church Family. Today, her influence in the lives of so many young people bears witness that she cared about their well being and their acceptance of Jesus in their lives. Betty was a soul winner! I am praying that the next days will bring to all of you peace and strength. Sincerely, Mary Frances Taylor and Family

  2. As we make our journey through this life, death is our final battle. Whenever I am troubled, & lost in deep despair, I bundle all my troubles up & go to God in prayer. I tell him I am heartsick & lost & lonely, too, That my mind is deeply burdened & I dont know what to do But I know he loves me & I humbly ask if in his love hell calm my heart, for me& then I just keep quiet & think, only thoughts of peace & if I abide in stillness my restless murmurings cease. (Ps.3418) (John 316) Due to the ramson sacrifice of Jesus Christ, we know that we have the hope of seeing our loved ones once again. The Bible gives us hope, over & over again. Jesus said I am the resurrection, & the life. He that exercises faith in me, though he dies, will come to life again. (John 1125) Jesus also said I am the vine & my Father is the cultivator. (John 151) The Bibles tells us that there will be no more tears, no pain, or sickness & death will be no more. (Rev. 213,4) What a wonderful time, we can look forward to, seeing our loved ones once again.


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