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Betty Jean Ballew, 94, of Lenoir, NC, formerly of Glen Alpine, NC passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. She was born on February 22, 1930 in Burke County to the late Grover Williams and Donnie Mae Poteat Williams. She was a member of Mountain View #2 Baptist Church. Betty was a good Christian person and would help anyone she could. She worked in textile manufacturing. She also worked at a dry cleaner in the US Pentagon.
In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Ballew; daughter, Frankie Jean Daniels Webb; granddaughter, Betty Mae Wike; two infant sisters; and brothers, Friday Poteat, Willie, Oliver, Marshall, Howard, Lee Roy, Grover Scott, Jr., Andrew, and Ervin Williams.
She is survived by grandchildren, Casey Webb and Bobby Lynn Webb; and a number of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at Mtn. View #2 Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Larry Combs officiating. The family will greet friends following the graveside.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Ms. Betty was a very sweet person, she was one of our FGP/SCP volunteers at JIRDC (formerly Western Carolina Center). I remember Betty as being a willing volunteer, loved the children she worked with and always with a smile! Thinking of you, the family, as you go thru this difficult time! RIP Ms. Betty! You were an outstanding volunteer! 🙏 Angie Lail Former Adm. Asst. FGP
Miss Betty was my Aunt Hazel Dellingers roommate. Every time I talked with her she always asked me to pray. What a absolute angel she was. Heaven gained a wonderful lady.
Aunt Betty Jean you are a true embodiment of a Godly woman! Your selfless legacy gives us all something to strive for.
Aunt Betty you were an inspiration to everyone you came in contact with. You are going to be missed.