Betty was born the daughter of the late George Bell and Christine Conner Bell on March 22, 1931 in High Point, NC. She attended Pine Branch Baptist Church in Spruce Pine and was retired from Baxter Health Care.
Along with her parents, Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Ray Stafford and numerous brothers and sisters.
Those left behind to cherish Betty's memory include three children, Charles Boyter (Teresa) of Marion, Christina Franklin (Mark of Marion, and Amy Byrd of Fayetteville; seven grandchildren, Ashley, Hannah, Sarah, Anna, Ross, Joseph and Jacob; numerous great grandchildren to include, Brantley Bellamy, Briley, Daylen, Mason, Zoleigh, Zayleigh and Robert; and a special friend and caretaker, Rieda Nanney of Marion. Also surviving are many other relatives and friends.
No service are scheduled at this time.
Kirksey Funeral Home of Morganton has the honor of serving the family.