Betty Jean Andrews

A native of McDowell County, Betty was born to the late Otis Ward and Mabel Denny. She worked in packing at Parker’s Hosiery. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church for over 30 years, and she truly loved her church family.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother, Ronald Ward.

Those left to cherish Mrs. Andrews’ memory include her husband of 50 years, Gene Andrews; two children, Travis Andrews (Jennifer) and Jeanne Andrews Elliott (Travis); and one granddaughter, Lily Andrews.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church with the Reverend Gary Greene officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior, from 1 until 2.

Burial will follow at Ashford Community Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to CarePartners Hospice McDowell, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.