Mrs. Betty M Corbett

Betty McLaine Corbett, 84, of Hanahan, SC, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family and friends on Saturday, November 22, 2014. Betty was born January 28, 1930 at her grandparent’s house in Salley, SC, the daughter of the late Army MSgt Robert P. McLaine and Louise Starnes McLaine. She grew up in old Mount Pleasant and on Fort Moultrie, and often spoke fondly of her love of the beach and her memories of being an island girl on Sullivan’s Island. She graduated from Gen William Moultrie High School in Mount Pleasant, lived her entire life in the Charleston area, and retired here following a long career at the Charleston Naval Shipyard. Known to all as gracious, traditional southern lady, Betty enjoyed extending her love and hospitality to others by entertaining and cooking low-country favorites for her friends and extended family. She was a kind, caring woman of unshakable faith in God and prayer, always ready to offer help to anyone in need. She also loved meeting new people and travel, and took numerous trips with various tour groups throughout the United States.

The family will receive visitors from 6:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday evening, November 24th at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home in North Charleston.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25th at Highland Park Baptist Church at 6211 Murray Drive, Hanahan, SC. Pastor Bob Nichols will officiate, with internment at Carolina Memorial immediately following the services.

Betty is survived by her husband, Lambuth B. “Mike” Corbett, Jr., daughters, Linda Corbett Wolcott (James) of Alexandria, VA and Darlene Corbett Herndon of Walterboro, SC, two granddaughters, Amber Michelle Herndon and Ashley Marie Herndon, a great granddaughter, Ava Alexandria McDonald also of Walterboro, SC. She was predeceased by her brother, Robert Preston McLaine, Jr. She was also blessed with an extended family of cousins and nephews in the area.

The family wishes to express its heartfelt appreciation to all those who helped care for Betty, including her nurse Jennifer Parnell. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or Highland Park Baptist Church General Fund.

Services provided by Carolina Memorial Park, Funerals and Cremations.