Betty Jo Benfield Pardue 85, of Charlotte, formerly High Point, NC, passed away on February 19, 2020. Born May 4, 1934, Betty was the tenth and youngest child of James and Bertha Benfield. She was raised in Wilkes County, NC and graduated from Mountain View High School. Betty married Aubrey “Pete” Pardue in 1956 and they raised their family in High Point. Until her retirement in 1996, Betty worked as a cloth cutter in the furniture industry.
She was a wonderful cook and homemaker. She especially enjoyed cooking for her grandchildren and letting them help her in the kitchen. Lucky were those who received a pan of her cinnamon rolls and her fried apple pies at Christmas.
Betty is predeceased by her parents; her five brothers; her four sisters; and her beloved son, Perry. She is survived by her husband, Pete; her son, Steve (Debbie); her daughter, Teresa Robbins (Wayne); her daughter-in-law, Tammy Pardue; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Per Betty’s wishes, there will not be a funeral service. Celebrate Betty’s life by donating to a charity of your choosing. Condolences may be sent to: Pete Pardue, 5802 Old Providence Road #308 Charlotte, NC 28226.