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Betty Jean Powell Whitlow

22 January, 1949 – 9 February, 2021

Betty Jean Powell Whitlow, 72, of Spencer, Va. passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021. She was born in Henry County January 22, 1949 to Thomas Burton Powell and Gladys Wells Powell.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James Curtis Whitlow.

She is survived by her son, John Whitlow (Jaime); grandsons, Mason and Eli Whitlow; granddaughter Caroline Whitlow; brothers, Thomas Powell Jr. and Louis Powell; sisters, Ruth McLain, Glenda Taylor and Sharon Powell; also numerous nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Whitlow loved her family and especially enjoyed the times she spent with her son and his family.

She retired from Dupont.

A walk through visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at McKee-Stone Funeral Home. The family will not be present for the visitation. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Roselawn Burial Park with Reverend Gary Hughes officiating.

  • FAMILY

  • Thomas Burton Powell, Father (deceased)
  • Gladys Wells Powell, Mother (deceased)
  • James Curtis Whitlow, Husband (deceased)
  • John Whitlow, Son
  • Jaime Whitlow, Daughter-in-law
  • Mason Whitlow, Grandson
  • Eli Whitlow, Grandson
  • Caroline Whitlow, Granddaughter
  • Thomas Powell, Jr., Brother
  • Louis Powell, Brother
  • Ruth McLain, Sister
  • Glenda Taylor, Sister
  • Sharon Powell, Sister
  • Mrs. Whitlow is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

  • PALLBEARERS

  • John Whitlow, Active
  • Mason Whitlow, Active
  • Eli Whitlow, Active
  • Tyler McLain, Active
  • Brian Taylor, Active
  • Jason Farmer, Active
  • Tommy McLain, Active
  • Brandon Sink, Active

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  • Rich Acres Baptist Church
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Steve Bateman

13 February 2021

John, Jamie, and kids,
We are so very sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this time! May the Lord lay his healing hand upon your shoulders and ease the pain and suffering of the loss of your mom! God bless you and your family now and always!

With Deepest Sympathies,
Steve,Nikki, & Bryson Bateman

Sally Ann Turner

12 February 2021

My love and prayers are with the family during this time. Betty was such a precious lady and she will be missed by all who knew her.

Judy Reynolds

11 February 2021

I went to school with Betty...Hugs and Prayers to her Family and Friends, I am so sorry for your Loss..

SANDRA HARRIS

11 February 2021

Prayers for all the family. Her pain is over and God's Love can give you comfort!

ParioLee Law

10 February 2021

Rick & I send our sincere sympathy to the family, especially John, Jaime, & those 3 beautiful grandchildren. Betty was a wonderful person -- we spent many hours on the baseball fields watching our sons over the years. May God Bless You & Comfort You All as you celebrate Betty's life.

Debbie McKinney

10 February 2021

So sorry to hear this news. I'll be praying for strength, comfort and peace for this family.

Helen Shough

10 February 2021

Prayers for your family. So very sorry for your loss.

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