WOODLAND, NC – Betty Lurlene Jones Hobbs, age 81, passed away on January 25, 2018 at the Hampton Woods Health & Rehabilitation Center of Jackson, NC.
Mrs. Hobbs was born in Edgecombe County, on October 4, 1936, a daughter of the late John and Fannie Meeks Jones. Betty was one who enjoyed working with her hands. She enjoyed doing many crafts and quilting and it has been said she could do anything with a needle and thread. She was owner and operator of Hobbs Fabric Shop for many years. Lurlene loved all animals, but especially loved her cats and dogs. She was an active member of Woodland Baptist Church as long as her health permitted.
Besides her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Ray Hobbs; and her sister, Zona Meeks Scott.
Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Betty Wray Hobbs Bridgers and husband, Tom of Scotland Neck, NC; two nephews, Travis Scott and wife, Sherry of Robersonville, NC, Tommy Scott and wife Kathy of Greenville, NC; and a special cousin, Barbara Hasty and husband, J.R. of Seaboard, NC.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 27, 2018, from 10:00 am until 10:45 am at Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service, Rich Square, NC, prior to the celebration of life memorial service at 11:00 am in the chapel of Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service of Rich Square, NC, with Rev. Dr. J. Brabban officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made directly to Woodland Baptist Church, 116 W. Main St., Woodland, NC, 27897 or you may donate online by clicking here
Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service – Rich Square Chapel is handling the arrangements for the Hobbs family and online condolences can be directed to the family by visiting www.garrettsykesfs.com.
Please submit our e-mail address to Mrs. Barbara Hasty – thanks
My mom and I were so sorry to hear of your loss. Ms. Hobbs was one that always had a listening ear when we stopped by to talk with her about the Bible. I fondly remember her little dog announcing our presence. We will always have fond memories of our visited not only at her home but also at the nursing home. God’s Word the Bible promises at John 5:28, 29 – “Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.” May you find comfort in your memories and the hope the Bible gives us for the future. To find more comfort see the attached link to a short Bible video: https://www.jw.org/finder?docid=1011214&item=pub-imv_4_VIDEO&locale=en&applanguage=E&prefer=content&srcid=share
To: Mrs. Barbara Hasty: We met you at the nursing home and was always impressed on how you showed loving concern for you aunt. We would love to talk with you – please contact us by e-mail.
Sincerely,
Audrey Stephenson and Hattie Nickerson
I worked with mrs betty ad she was a special lady we all thought the world of her rest in peace Mrs Betty
I thought the world of Miss Betty …..I will never forget telling her that I still have the dress she made me for my wedding ….she jokingly asked me was I saving it for my second marriage …..My thoughts and prayers go out to Betty Ray and the rest of the family ..