Elizabeth (Betty) McLendon went to be with Jesus on July 21, 2024. She was born in 1932 to Marion C. Davis and Beatrice B. Davis in Asheville. She moved to Charlotte at 6 weeks old and lived here ever since.
Betty started working for her family business, Marion Davis Ladies Fashions, at age 12 before retiring at 62 years old. She had worked all aspects of woman's retail industry, buying, selling, bookkeeping, display and her favorite putting together and accessorizing the perfect style for each of her customers whom she felt where more than just friends, they were family.
Betty attended Central high School and Southern seminary where she graduated in business.
Betty was a born again Christian and enjoyed teaching Sunday school and sharing the love of Jesus with others. She also enjoyed the years she served as greater at Central Church of God and her precept classes with Ed and Gail Johnson.
Betty was happily married to the love of her life, Ben McLendon for almost 45 years before his passing in 2002.
Betty is survived by her daughter, Belinda “Lindy” Midkiff, granddaughter Jana & her partner Zack, son Ben G McLendon and wife Judy, granddaughter Megan & her husband Joe Thompson and grandson Matthew McLendon. Betty is also survived by three great grandchildren, three cousins in Florida and the nieces.
She is proceded in death by her husband Ben and sister Margie Currie Lyon.
Visitation service will take place on Saturday, July 27th McEwen Funeral Service, 5716 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28212 at 9:30 am with funeral service to follow at 10:30. Interment will take Place at Sharon Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Central Church of God.
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