Betty Ann Nix

Betty Ann Gilbert Nix, age 83, of Newton, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Carolina Caring. Born April 22, 1936 in Catawba County, NC, she was the daughter of the late John Gilbert and Mary Anna Galloway Cook.

Betty was a loving mother, grandmother and great- grandmother. She retired from Carolina Mills, Plant #3, where she worked for decades and was a member of Balls Creek Independent Church. Betty was a strong-willed woman who was a wonderful cook and loved butter pecan ice cream.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by two daughters, Susan Helms Kovalik and Karen Helms Hall.

Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Rick Helms and wife, Shelia of Claremont, Steve Helms and Mark Helms, both of Newton; daughter, Kim Prather of Newton; eleven grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several brothers and sisters.

A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, February 24, 2020 in the Chapel of Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home with Pastor Chuck Winters officiating.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10:00 to 10:45 AM prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to: Carolina Caring, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658.