| Betty Lou Gettys Grayson |
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Betty Lou Gettys Grayson, 81, of Shelby, passed away at her home on
Friday, September 23, 2011.
Mrs. Grayson was a native of Cleveland County and the daughter of
the late Thomas Creed "Dock" Gettys and Clara White Gettys.
She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Mrs.
Grayson had an energetic and spirited personality, a remarkable memory for
recalling dates and events, and a sharp sense of humor. She had a great
love for her neighbors and community and enjoyed being around people; she
also very much enjoyed writing letters and sending cards to all. Mrs.
Grayson took pride in growing flowers and plants and being outdoors as well
as making flower arrangements for her church and friends.
During her long life she was a dependable and hard worker. She spent
much of her life farming and gardening in addition to being employed at
various places including: Hudson Hosiery, Shelby Seamless, and Bernhardt
Manufacturing. Mrs. Grayson also previously worked as a Certified Nursing
Assistant.
For many years, she was a substitute teacher with Cleveland County
Schools. Mrs. Grayson was always interested in talking with and encouraging
young people. She especially enjoyed being at Crest High School, in her
later years, and loved and respected those that she worked with.
Mrs. Grayson was an active member of Sandy Plains Baptist Church. She
served on numerous committees throughout the years. She was a great
supporter of Polkville Volunteer Fire Department, Polkville High School
Alumni, and helped begin the Polkville High School Alumni Scholarship Fund.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband
Howard Hamby Grayson, Jr.; sisters-in-law, Evelyn Grayson Wilson and
husband, Ed, and Virginia Grayson Grigg and husband, D.P.
Mrs. Grayson is survived by her daughter, Suzanne Carpenter and husband
Ronald, of Cherryville; son, Gregory Grayson and wife Kristine, of
Burlington, N.C.; three grandchildren, Ronda Carpenter, Anna Carpenter, and
Marshall Grayson; brother Walter Gettys and wife Mary; sister-in-law, Betty
Grayson Hunt and husband Jim; and many loving cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Visitation: The family will receive friends from 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday at
Stamey Funeral Home, Fallston.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Sandy Plains Baptist Church, New House.
Officiating: Rev. Garrin Hill and Dr. Don McSwain.
Burial: Sandy Plains Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorials: Polkville High School Scholarship Fund, Polkville Volunteer
Fire Department, Sandy Plains Baptist Church, St. Judes Children's Hospital.
A guest register is available at www.stameyfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Stamey Funeral Home, Fallston. |
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