Betty Seagle Lawing, 93, of Morganton, NC, went to her heavenly home Sunday, October 29, 2023.
Born in McDowell County, NC on August 26, 1930, she is the daughter of the late William Vance Seagle and Callie Lee Dixon Seagle.
Betty was a member of Mt. Home Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and was involved with numerous church committees. She retired from Western Piedmont Community College with 20 years of service and volunteered with Mission Service Corporation for 15 years.
Betty is survived by her children, Gail Lawing and Rev. Van Ray Lawing (Pam); grandchildren, Amanda Dorlan and Adam Lawing (Renee); great-grandchildren, Daniel Dorlan, Matthew Dorlan, Zoe Lawing, Emma Lawing, Josie Lawing, and Lucy Lawing; brother-in-law, Johnny Hensley (Mildred); and a number of nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Eugene Lawing; and sister, Sybil Sparks.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Mt. Home Baptist Church. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. in the church with Rev. Van Ray Lawing officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Home Baptist Church Graceful Giving Fund, 2272 Mt. Home Church Road, Morganton, NC 28655 or Via Hospice, 101 Lenoir Street, Morganton, NC 28655.
Betty was a great Christian lady.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Betty was such a nice person! She will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to her family.
Gail, I am so sorry to learn of your Mother's death. But what a blessing she was for 93 years!! I have such fond memories from our days at "the high rise". I also remember that both of you were present when my Dad died in 1998. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this time. CJ Michaels Edwards
My sympathy to all the Lawing family. Betty was a cherished friend to know and will be missed. She stepped into heaven and will meet her again one day soon.
Betty was one of the most amazing ladies. It has been a true blessing to know her and to love her. She always had a smile on her face and a stubborn will about her, which is why she was so amazing. There was nothing she couldn’t do and if you told her she couldn’t she’d prove you wrong. She is already missed dearly. She’s rejoicing in Heaven right now! To the family, please know that we love you and are here if you need anything at all. She always told us stories about each of you and she loved you all so very much. She bragged all the time about how wonderful and blessed she was to have such a great family.