Betty Jean Fite, 85, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully on January 02, 2021 at Carolina Care Center in Cherryville, NC. She was born in Rutherford County, NC, daughter of the late Fred and Verda Smart Bowen and was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-two years, Charles "Virgil" Fite. Betty was also preceded in death by her daughter, Donna Rena Fite and two brothers, George and Winford Bowen. She was a member of Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church where she served with Virgil as custodians for over forty years. She was the owner and operator of Betty's Beauty Shop and C and B Upholstery for more than forty years. Betty was a faithful Christian woman with unlimited generosity. She was an avid Duck Pin bowler and enjoyed sewing, often making her own clothing. Betty had an unbeatable spirit and was always a fighter. She enjoyed reading her bible daily and working word search puzzles. Betty was a wonderful wife and loving mother and grandmother. Her kindness, generosity and love will be missed dearly by everyone who knew and loved her.

SURVIVORS: Son: Byron Keith Fite and wife, Selena, Kings Mountain, NC

Grandchildren: Jacob Allen Fite and AnnaBeth Davis

Sister: Brenda Dover and husband Jerry, Kings Mountain, NC

Life Long Friend: Janet Ledbetter, Patterson Springs, NC

A host of Nieces and Nephews

FUNERAL SERVICE: Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 2:00 PM in the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel with Reverend Greg Neely and Chaplain Keith Fite officiating

VISITATION: Wednesday, January 6, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home

INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC

In lieu of flowers, donations in Betty's memory may be made to the D.A.V at 3725 Alexandria Pike, Cold Springs KY 41076

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA