Shelby , North Carolina
Age 74
SHELBY - Betty Brown Petty, 74, passed away on Friday, Sept. 21, 2012 at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory.
A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Claude Sanford and Darcus Russ Brown. Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Frank Brown; a sister, Brenda Mauney; a son-in-law, Dale Hartsoe; a nephew, Robin Brown.
Betty was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church. She was former president of the Christian Women's Club and the Woodbridge Association. Betty's special role was making Albert happy which she did lovingly for 56 years. She was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed shopping, cooking, going to the beach, and reading.
Betty is survived by her husband, Albert Petty; daughters, Sheila Petty Caldwell and husband Eric of Mount Pleasant, SC, Sandra Petty Hartsoe of Shelby; sister, Eleanor Scism and husband Gene of Kings Mountain; grandchildren, Lauren and Brent Caldwell of Mount Pleasant, SC; sister-in-laws, Ruth Brown of Shelby and Helen Sowell of Lancaster, SC; nieces, Kim Scism Eagle of Kings Mountain, Julie Tucker of Madison; nephews, Mitchell Greene of Hickory, Michael Greene of Lancaster, SC, Mark Greene of Lancaster, SC, Chuck Brown of Shelby, Jeff Brown of Shelby and Bob Brown of Granite Falls.
Visitation: The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory. At other times, the family will be at the home
Celebration of Life Service: 2 p.m. Monday at Elizabeth Baptist Church
Officiated By: Dr. Rit Varriale and Chaplain Len Byers
Burial: Sandy Plains Baptist Church
Funeral Home: Cecil Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family of Mrs. Petty
Memorials: May be made to United Christian Missions, Inc., P.O. Box 1038, Boiling Springs, N.C., 28017
Online Condolences: www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com
I am so very sorry for your loss. I loved Betty, she was so sassy and fun to be with. She will truly, truly be missed. Prayers to the family and much love.
Leida Stewart
September 30, 2012 | Newton, NC
Albert & Family, we are so saddened to hear of Betty's passing. She was a beautiful lady, inside and out. Our prayers and love are with you all. Carolyn & Hal Falls, Gastonia
September 29, 2012
To the Petty Family. My thoughts & prayers are with you at this time. Betty was always very kind & thoughtful when I was in her presence. A lovely lady.
Pat Greene
September 25, 2012 | Kannapolis, NC
So sorry to hear about your loss of your mother. We think of you all the time and miss you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Much Love.
Office of Dr. Kim Jones
September 25, 2012 | Hickory, NC
Shelia and family,
Just heard from a family friend. Wish so badly that I was there for the funeral. My love and sympathay to all of you.
Kathy Dixon
September 24, 2012 | Greensboro, NC
To Albert and his daughters: I grew up in Shelby and lived across the street from you folks on East Main Street from December 1973 till August 1988. Mrs. Petty was always so nice to me. Every time I saw her, she was smiling from ear to ear. I'm sorry to hear that she has passed away. What a friendly lady she was. May God bless you all during this time.
Brent Holshouser
September 23, 2012 | NC
I was sorry to learn of Betty's death.Even though I am at the beach, I will be thinking of the entire family during this time.
Doris Whitaker (Shelby NC)
September 23, 2012
Albert and family, I am sorry to hear about Betty. She was a great lady that loved Albert and her family so much. I enjoyed being around Betty and Albert so much when I was part of the Dixie family years ago. God be with you all. Bill and Mary Dot Waddell
Bill Waddell
September 23, 2012 | Asheville, NC
