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Betty Arey Obituary

Betty Hoffman Arey

SALISBURY - Betty Hoffman Arey, 81, of Salisbury, passed away Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, at Forsyth Select Specialty Hospital in Winston-Salem.

Betty was born Nov. 24, 1931, in Rowan County, the daughter of the late Emmanuel Calvin and Myrtle Stoner Hoffman.

She was a member of Flat Creek Primitive Baptist Church and retired from Faith Elementary School as a third grade teacher. She was married to Johnny Calvin Arey for a blissful 59 years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth Hoffman of Charlotte.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband; sister Jo Ford and husband Charles; son Timothy Arey and wife Carolyn of Salisbury; daughter Kathy A. Cranford and husband Chris of Salisbury; son Mark Arey and wife Tina of Advance; and son Steven Arey and wife Lynn of Huntersville.

She was blessed with 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild, all who she loved and adored: Amanda Cranford Trexler, husband Travis and son Jaxon, and David (DC) Cranford, PFC John David (JD) Arey, Chasen, Karch, Spencer and Beaven Arey, Dustin, Brooke, Brandi and Casey Arey. She also had numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation: The family will receive friends Thursday, Jan. 17 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Powles Funeral Home.

Service: Funeral service will be conducted by Wayne Gravely at Flat Creek Primitive Baptist Church Friday, Jan. 18 at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at church cemetery.

Memorials: May be made to Flat Creek Primitive Baptist Church, c/o Clyde Arey, 1220 St. Matthews Church Road, Salisbury, NC 28146.

Powles Funeral Home of Rockwell is assisting the Arey family. Online condolences may be made at www.powlesfuneralhome.com

Published by Salisbury Post on Jan. 16, 2013.
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So sorry for your loss! Will keep you and your entire family in my prayers! She was a wonderful lady!

Traci Trimmer-Redding

January 19, 2013

Her and JC were such wonderful neighbors. I hope God will help you in this difficult time and remind you of those wonderful and special memories to cherish always. Our love and prayers are with your family.

Donna and Gary Odrosky

January 18, 2013

Dear Kathy, Chris, Tim, Carolyn, & Families, we are so sorry for the loss of your Sweet Mother. May you be comforted by your precious memories of her. God Bless all of you. Ronnie & Pam Walker

January 17, 2013

Mrs. Arey was my third grade teacher at Faith Elementary School. She was such a sweet lady. My deepest sympathies go out to each and every family member. May the Lord bless you all. Betty will always be in my memories!

Tina Barringer

January 17, 2013

Sorry to see this. She was such a sweet lady. Prayers for the family.

Frankie Walser

January 17, 2013

In loving memory to a wonderful person. Sorry for your loss. I love yall. You all will be in my prayers.

Courtney McDaniel

January 16, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with everyone during this difficult time.

Sue Ribelin-Harms

January 16, 2013

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