Bettye Edens Douglas

Bettye Edens Douglas, 88, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023 in Norfolk, VA. Bettye was born in Scotts Hill, NC to the late Luther and Lillian Edens. Bettye is one of eleven siblings and is survived by her sister, Lillian “Pinky” Stokely. Bettye is cherished in memory by her husband of 65 years, Jerry Mack Douglas, Sr. She is also cherished in memory by her children, Jerry Mack Douglas, Jr. and wife, Angie, Cynthia “Cindy” Douglas Thomas and her husband, Scott, Robinson Thomas Douglas and Jeffrey Mark Douglas and his wife, Kim; grandchildren, Grace Douglas, Sarah Haggerty, Jay Douglas, Daniel Thomas, Scott Douglas, and Victoria Douglas; two great-grandchildren, Clara Haggerty and Kye Haggerty as well as a host of other significant family members and friends. Bettye was a high school graduate of Topsail high school. In her later years you could often see her mall walking in both Military Circle or Pembroke Mall. She always enjoyed seeing her friends and her regular restaurants and grocery stores. There will be a Celebration of Life to be held on 3pm, Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Avalon Hills Bible Church in Virginia Beach. The family asks that everybody please share memories of Bettye on the funeral home website. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be sent in Bettye's name to Faith Bible College, where Jerry served for many years on the Board of Directors. You can reach them at www.faithbiblecollege.com or call 757-423-2095. The family thanks you for your love and concern!