Betty “Jean” Chester Calvin

Betty “Jean” Chester Calvin, 87 of Morganton, NC went to her Heavenly home on Monday, April 27, 2020. Born on October 1, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Roby and Mary Chester. Jean was an active member of Hopewell Baptist Church. She retired from Southern Devices. Jean was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

Jean is survived by her husband of 63 years, Luther Edward Calvin; daughter, Daphne Bristol (Gene), Susan Raye (David); grandchildren, Seth and Cory Bristol, Shelby Drabot (Justin), Amy Garcia (Jose); great grandchild, Ryder Drabot; sister, Iris Fox, Lillie Bennett; brother, R.L. Chester.

In addition to her parents, Jean is preceded in death by her grandson, Troy Bristol; sister, Mary Ellen Fox; brother, Ervin Chester, Roy Chester.

Jean will lie in state from noon until 3:00pm, Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Sossoman Funeral Home. A graveside service will be at 1:00pm, Friday, May 1, 2020 at Hopewell Baptist Church with the Dr. Danny Emory officiating.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.