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Barbara Batty Obituary
Elizabeth City resident
Barbara Jean Batty, 71, of 711 Foreman Bundy Road, Elizabeth City, died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 at Albemarle Hospital. Born in Madison, Wis., she was the daughter of the late Orville and Margaret Pepper and was the wife of William Michael Batty Sr. of the home. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Batty is survived by three daughters, Terri Dupak and husband, Ed, of Greer, S.C., Rhonda Farawell of Elizabeth City, and Cindy Slate and husband, Russ, of Spring Lake; two sons, William Michael Batty Jr. and Wayne Keith Batty, both of Elizabeth City; eight grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Donald Pepper; and her son-in-law, Donald Farawell. A funeral service will take place Monday, Feb. 20, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Twiford's Memorial Chapel with the Rev. F. Joe Griffith officiating. Burial will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Twiford Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, is assisting the Batty family. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.
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Freda GALLOP
February 20, 2012
So sorry for your loss. Barbara was a very sweet lady and will be missed by all who knew her.
Wardenia Lassiter
February 20, 2012
A very nice lady that welcome me to the St. Brides family many years ago. Very sorry to read about her passing away. My prayers are with the family.
Ronell Brown
February 18, 2012
Barbra was one of the persons with whom almost nobody had a bad relationship. If they did, I never knew about it. She will be missed.
John Garman
February 17, 2012
Barbara was a very special person and I cherish the opportunity to have known her. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time.
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February 17, 2012
I am so sadden to hear of Barbar's passing. She was such a sweet person and kind co worker. My thoughts and prayer's are with ya'll.
Marion Weddle Chesapeake, Va.
February 17, 2012
Wishing the family strength at this time of sorrow, She will be missed.A very sweet person with always a smile for your day to be brighter.
R.M. Hawkins Virginia Beach,VA
February 17, 2012
May God continue to bless her family during this time. Barbara was a sweet person and a wonderful co-worker. It saddened me to hear that she has passed. She will truly be miss.
Liz Walke, Virginia Beach, VA
Lois Smith
February 17, 2012
Just a note to say I am thinking of each of you and so saddened to hear of Barbara's passing. Barbara was a true friend and co-worker and a very sweet beautiful person and she will be missed.
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