Betty was a long-time resident of Charlotte and a devoted member of Myers Park Presbyterian Church and its Rhodes Johnston Boyce Sunday School Class for 53 years. She was a former member of Carmel Country Club, where she enjoyed golf and friends for 47 years. She loved her church, her family, the beach and her cat, Thomas.
Mrs. Austin was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, DeWitt R. Austin Jr; her sister, Pat Hunter; and two brothers, Joe Jake Claud and Ted E. Claud.
Mrs. Austin is survived by her stepsons, DeWitt R Austin, III (Angela), Douglas W. Austin (Bonnie), and Donald D. Austin; stepdaughter, Sheridan A. Provost; son, John S. Austin, and brother, Leslie Claud (Esterlene). She is also survived by four step grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at McEwen Myers park, 500 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC. Visitation will be prior from 10:00 am to 11:45 am. Burial will follow at Sharon Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be given to Myers Park Presbyterian Church, 2501 Oxford Pl., Charlotte, NC 28207 or The Humane Society Charlotte, 2700 Toomey Ave., Charlotte, NC 28203.
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