Betty Critz Obituary
Betty Jean Custer Critz
FLORENCE — A funeral service for Betty Jean Custer Critz, will be at 3:00 pm, Thursday, June 12, 2008, in Calvary Baptist Church, with Rev. W. L. Collins and Dr. Keith Harrell officiating. Entombment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery Mausoleum. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:30-2:45 in the church fellowship hall. Memorials may be made to Florence Area Humane Society, 1007 Stockade Drive, Florence, SC 29506 or Calvary Baptist Church, 915 Cherokee Road, Florence, SC 29501.
Ms. Critz, 76, of Florence, died Sunday, June 8, 2008, in a local hospital. She was born December 29, 1931, in Roanoke, VA, to the late James Houston and Bernice Krantz Custer.
She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Joy Sunday School Class, Tutoring Ministry and served as a Sunday School Teacher. She was an Executive Secretary for Marlowe Manufacturing and Florence Health Department, and was a member and officer of Jr. Cosmos Literary Club. She was a dedicated and involved mother and loved her God, children, grandchildren and the beach.
Surviving, are: sons, Ronald C. (Patricia) Critz of Martinez, GA and David (Sheila) Critz of Cornelius, NC; daughter, Karen (Braxton) C. Smith, of Raleigh, NC; and grandchildren, Braxton W. Smith, Jr., Cameron G. Smith, R. Corbin Critz, Taylor R. Critz and Carson J. Capps.
An online guest register is available on the obituaries page at www.cainfuneralhome.com.
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Sharon King
June 13, 2008
Karen, Ronnie, and David.
I knew your mother at Calvary. Such a classy lady,she always spoke and called me by name and exuded love, joy and peace. I'll miss her. Praying for you and your children. Dwell on wonderful memories and know that she lives on in you and in heaven!
In Christian love,
Sharon King
Gerald Shirey
June 12, 2008
I will keep the family in my prayers.Have peace in your heart because this is not the end. You will see her again in that great place called Heaven.
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Claire Connor
June 12, 2008
Ronnie, I am thinking of you and your family. My prayers are with you all. Having never met your mother, after reading the notes from other guests I believe she was a great lady and mother. Knowing you I am sure she was special. I wish you hope and peace during this transition of loss. Mothers hold a deep place in ones' heart. I know you will miss her.
Conetta Adams
June 12, 2008
May god keep you and your family through this difficult time. I pray that you are truly blessed and highly favored throughout each passing day. God Bless and my prayers are with you and your loved ones.
Jerry & Pamela Leverette
June 12, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Cynthia Puha
June 12, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. May the peace of God embrace you.
Shell Roberson
June 12, 2008
A precious love one has been taken away from our garden. A life portrayed by beauty and love for all who shared this life with her. May her dreams and aspirations continue to be revealed in the lives she loved so much. May God give you the strength and comfort needed to sustain your loss.
Johnnie Huffin & Family
June 12, 2008
Ronnie many blessing to you and your family during your loss.
Robbie Frasher
June 12, 2008
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lib & Tanya Stevens
June 11, 2008
Our Prayers are with you. Betty will be missed by us all at the beauty shop
Fay Peek
June 11, 2008
How stunned and saddened I was to hear of Betty Jean's death. She, Rose Marie Murray and I, Fay Sumpter, were like the Three Musketeers from junior thru senior high school--almost inseparable. What wonderful memories I have of those times!
Then, marriages and moves separated us for many years. It was a pure delight to meet them again in 2000 at the 50th Reunion of our Jefferson High class. We had maintained contact since that time thru mail and telephone, thought not so frequently asa I'd have liked.
I knew of her failing eyesight and determination to remain independent as long as possible. I prayed for her almost every day. I'll now be praying for you, her beloved children and grandchildren. She was SO proud you! May you experience GOD's dear presence, HIS loving kindness, comfort and peace. May HE bless and guide you always.
Love in Jesus Name,
Fay Sumpter Peek (and John)
Bettye Pearce and family
June 11, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Claude Gaskins III
June 11, 2008
THE BROTHERS OF THE DELTA TAU CHAPTER OF THE KAPPA ALPHA ORDER SEND OUR DEEPEST CONDOLANCES TO THE RONNY AND THE FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF LOSS. MAY GOD BE WITH THE FAMILY.
Tracey Smith (Banks)
June 11, 2008
I was shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Ms. Betty. I worked with her at DHEC. She was truly a great person and it was evident that she loved her family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. She will be missed.
ANN RONK
June 11, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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