Betty was born in Raleigh, North Carolina to Daisy Johnson Stephens and was the oldest of eight siblings. She went to school in Garner, North Carolina. Betty was skilled with baking and mechanical work. She spent several years working in bakeries including Itt Continental, Austin Foods, and Kellogg's.
Betty was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Daisy; brothers, Tom, Doug, and Troy; sister, Lula; former husband and good friend, Harold; and best friend and loyal dog, Bruce.
Betty is survived by her two children: Michael and wife, Denise, Phyllis and partner, Dennis; three grandchildren: Brooke, Elizabeth and husband, Andrew, Brandi and husband, Samuel; three great grandchildren: Katie-Anne, Hannah, and Natalie; and siblings: John, Ruth, and Judy.
A visitation for Betty will be held Wednesday, May 4, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Ephesus Baptist Church, 6767 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, NC 27606. A funeral service will follow at 11am. A graveside service will occur following the funeral at the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the SPCA of Wake County in Betty's name to honor her love of animals using their "Give in Honor or in Memory of a Loved One" donation page.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.brownwynneraleigh.com for the McElveen family.
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