Elizabeth "Betty" Bryan Reierson

BATTLEBORO – Elizabeth “Betty” Bryan Reierson, age 99, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.  Born in Nash County, NC on April 2, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Hugh Blount Bryan, Sr. and Millie “Belle” Melton Bryan.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Keith Reierson; her granddaughter, Julia McBride Uribe; her brothers, Hugh Blount Bryan, Jr. and Dr. William Blair Bryan; and her son in law, Julius “Jay” Wooten Stallings, Jr.

A woman of a deep faith and a talented musician where she served as organist at the Battleboro United Methodist Church for over 40 years.  She was a devoted daughter, wife and loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and dear friend to many.  Betty’s quiet and calming presence  will be deeply missed and never forgotten.  There was always an open door and a place at her kitchen table for coffee, conversation and confidentiality.  She had the gift of being able to listen completely and to be fully present with a gentle and accepting heart.  Her love of beautiful things was expressed within her home and extended to her yard and garden providing sanctuary and rest to many.  Even her out of town visits to family carried an ease and sense of security that “ all is well now that “B” is here”.

Betty is survived by her daughters, Katherine “Kathy” Reierson Stallings, Sarah Reierson Bradsher (Ben), Dr. Nancy McBride Reierson, and  Camilla “Cammy” Reierson Diehl (Clark); her grandchildren, Robert Stallings, Wright Stallings (Jessi), Elizabeth Bradsher Gaddy (Parker), Benjamin Scott Bradsher (Catherine), William Alex Uribe, Michael Reierson Uribe, John Clark Diehl IV (Mary Boyce), Jordan Forrest Diehl (Christina), Mark Davis Diehl, and Robert Adam Diehl (Gretchen); her 19 great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.

A Funeral Service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Battleboro United Methodist Church, 229 E Battleboro Ave, Battleboro, NC 27809 with Rev. Renee Edwards officiating.  Burial will follow the service at Battleboro Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC 27804.

The family would like to especially thank Betty’s caregivers, Joann Davis, KaMesha Davis, Christine Southerland, Shanique Sutherland, Jackie Irons, and Shantia Sutherland for their tender loving care, devotion and support in the past few years.  She never failed to thank them for all they did for her and was truly blessed by their presence each day.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made in Betty’s name to Battleboro United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 178, Battleboro, NC 27809, or to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.  You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.