Betty Jean McKee Clark age 89, of Scotland Neck, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on November 2, 2019 at the Vidant Edgecombe Hospital in Tarboro.
She was born in Alabama on February 16, 1930 to Wilburn and Helen McKee. Betty was married to George William Clark on September 29, 1944 and to this marriage was born five children. She worked in the banking industry ultimately retiring from BB&T. Betty was a member of the First Baptist Church of Scotland Neck. Betty and George loved traveling in their motor home. She loved her family and her fur baby, Sammy.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Helen Lucille McKee, her father, Wilburn Thurman “Mac” McKee, her husband, George William Clark, sons, James “Jim” and George “Tony” Clark, her sisters, Vera M. Schrack and Pauline Buford and her brother, John McKee.
Betty is survived by a daughter, Sandra C. Rocha and her husband Theodore “Ted” of Beaufort, SC; two sons, John W. “Bill” Clark and his wife Sue of Scotland Neck and Timothy M. “Tim” Clark and his wife Linda of Scotland Neck; a sister, Helen Louise Hogan of Cullman, AL; a daughter-in-law, Maggie Clark of Pensacola, Fl; ten grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren, five great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Monday, November 4, 2019 at Letchworth-Sykes Funeral Service from 7:00-8:30 pm.
A Celebration of Life graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at 11:00 am at Sunnyside Cemetery of Scotland Neck with Rev. Dr. Jim Drake and Rev. Paul Spradley officiating.
Flowers are welcome and memorial contributions may be made directly to First Baptist Church, 1015 Church Street, Scotland Neck, NC 27874 or online by clicking here or directly to Sylvan Heights Bird Park, 500 Sylvan Heights Park Way, Scotland Neck, NC 27874 or online by clicking here
Letchworth-Sykes Funeral Service is handling the arrangements for the Clark family and online condolences can be directed to the family by visiting letchworthsykesfs.com.
What a precious lady was Mrs. Clark. I will always remember her kindness and love for others – especially her sweet family. Continued prayers for all of her family.
My Mama and I were saddened to hear of Mrs. Clark’s death. I enjoyed talking with her when I would go visit Mama. She was such a sweet and very pleasant lady to be around. My Mama (Iris Bryant) and her had really become to know one another and enjoyed each other’s company. She will certainly be missed! We want to extend to the family our heartfelt sympathy to each and everyone of you. Donna Hux and Iris Bryant
Betty was such a wonderful person and had such a devoted and loving family. It was wonderful to get to know all of your and our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time.
Betty was the kindest and most loving person I have ever met in my life. I thank God for the privilege of being her pastor these past two years and for allowing me the opportunity to shepherd her into the arms of the Good Shepherd. I pray for God’s comfort for you all.
My family enjoyed growing up on Caledonia. We were like one big happy family.
Mrs. Clark was such a special lady. I always enjoyed seeing her and her family. We all played together. I also enjoyed visiting her at Bryan Health and Rehab in Scotland Neck. She still had that same beautiful smile on her face. She was such a beautiful loving woman. May God bless her family over her loss.
Growing up on Caledonia was a great thing. Mrs. Clark was one of the sweetest ladies. She loved children and let you know by being nice to all of us. We had a good childhood with wonderful moms like her, my mom, Linda Worley, Mrs. Tant, Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Fleming, Mrs. Mobley, Mrs. Garris and so many more. Rest In Peace!
Thoughts and prayers to all of you. Sweet lady will be missed. May God comfort you during this difficult time.