Betty Jo was born November 1, 1947 in Shelby, North Carolina of the late William Lewis and Ola Elizabeth Moore McFarland. Jo worked in the family restaurant business for many years. She earned an Associate Degree from Horry Georgetown Technical College and went on to have a very long career in the legal field as a paralegal and freelance court reporter. Jo was a loving caring wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She had a special place in her heart for those that found themselves in trouble and she used her experience and gifts to help them all that she could. Jo lifted the spirits of countless people with her smile and sense of humor.
She is survived by her son William Mack Owens; sisters Patsy M. Beck (Ronnie), Janet McFarland Dyar, Candy E. McFarland (Mark Dimmery); nephews and nieces Jacob “Matt” Beck, Amy Dyar Hernandez, Joseph Dyar, Sydney Dimmery, and Casey Dimmery; great nieces Raquel Hernandez and Riana Hernandez; and sister-in-law Judy Owens Pou.
She was predeceased by her husband of 48 years Mack Arthur Owens, her father and mother.
A celebration of life drop-in will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2023 from 1-4pm at the home of Janet McFarland Dyar.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.leefhandcrematory.com for the Owens family. Lee Funeral Home and Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family.
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