Betty Raper Obituary
KANNAPOLIS - Betty Ruth Linker Raper, age 79, went to be with her Lord peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, June 5, 2011 at her home.
She was born Oct. 9, 1931 in Cabarrus County, the daughter of the late J.W. Linker and Mattie Shinn Linker. Ruth worked in the former Cannon Mills Company, Plant #1 Sewing Room for 30 years. During that time she also operated a beauty shop in her home. Later she was employed with the former Cabarrus Memorial Hospital for 18 years until her retirement. Ruth had been an active member of Blackwelder Park Baptist Church, Kannapolis, where in earlier times she assisted in the nursery and the choir.
She is remembered by family & friends as a lady who loved to read books and cook especially making Damsen and chocolate pies as well as pound cakes. She enjoyed traveling to farmers' markets all over the area to collect vegetables with her husband for cooking. She always had time to volunteer to help anyone in need.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a sister, Wilma Louise St. John.
Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Horace (Chuck) Raper; two sons, Eddy Raper & wife, Bonnie and Randy Raper of Kannapolis, and wife, Lynn of Salisbury; two grandchildren, Andrew Raper of Kannapolis, and Ashley Raper of Raleigh and one sister, Kathleen L. Moose of Kannapolis.
Service: The funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at Whitley's Funeral Home Main Chapel, Kannapolis, officiated by Rev. Keith Kannenberg. A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, June 9, 2011 at West Lawn Memorial Park, China Grove.
Visitation: The family will receive friends from 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to Blackwelder Park Baptist Church, c/o Food Pantry Program, 2299 N. Main Street, Kannapolis, NC 28081.
On-line condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com.
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Jo Ann E Craig
June 25, 2011
I am very sorry to hear of Ruth's passing. She an I worked together on 4G
and remained friends after she retired. Ruth was a wonderful person and friend and I will always hold her dear to my heart.
Clevie & Mandy Withers
June 25, 2011
Dear Pop, Randy, and family, We were so sorry to learn of Mrs. Raper's passing. We know she will be greatly missed.Mandy and I got to know her when we did the Antique and Collectible Show at the Salisbury Fairgrounds a couple of years ago. They were walking through our building holding hands, and we were marvelling over the love that was still so special between them. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers
during this time of sadness.
June 8, 2011
I was very sorry to hear of Mrs. Raper's passing. My condolences to the Raper family. Randy Gainey
Rickey Craft
June 7, 2011
Uncle Chuck
I have always loved Aunt Ruth. She was very sweet and loving . All of yall are in my prayers.
Rickey
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June 7, 2011
A wonderfully sweet lady...and a great cook!! Brooks and I will always remember her fondly. Please know the entire family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Brooks and Phyllis Moore
Sherry Vance
June 7, 2011
I worked with Mrs Raper on 4G and she was a sweet lady that always made me smile. I will truely miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
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