Betsy was born on February 14, 1930, to the late Horace and Betty Stephens. She is preceded in death by brother Horace Stephens, Jr.
Betsy retired from the North Carolina Department of Revenue. Following her retirement, Betsy spent much of her time sewing, gardening and volunteering with the Dorcas Shop in Cary, NC.
She is survived by her brother, Frank Stephens, and her 5 children, Hank Gay (Cindy), Wanda Lamm (Ricky), Tony Gay (Debbie), Randy Gay (Kathy), and Andy Gay (Nichole), 10 grandchildren, Shannon Young, Julie DiPresso, Brandon Jeffries (Terri), Brian Jeffries (Tracie), Brooke O'Brien (Jim), Kevin Gay, Thomas Gay (Jackie), Randa Gay, Sydney Gay, Mason Gay and 10 great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at Apex Funeral Home, 550 W. Williams St. Apex, NC 27502 on Monday, May 13 at 11:00am, graveside service to follow at Apex Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made at to the Dorcas Shop at : https://dorcascary.org/donate-2/ or mail donations to: Dorcas Ministries at 187 High House Road, Cary, NC 27511.