Betty Lou Stowe Broome, 82, of Statesville, entered in to rest on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Autumn Care of Statesville. A native of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Marvin West and Connie Hubbard Stowe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Buckner Broome, Sr. and by two brothers and three sisters. For many years, she worked in the textile industry and was a member of Crystal Waters Baptist Church. It brings great solace to the family of Mrs. Broome knowing that she and their father are both in Heaven doing the “Twist”. Many hours of happiness were enjoyed dancing.
Surviving Mrs. Broome is her son, David Buckner Broome, Jr. and his wife Lisa, of Statesville; by two daughters, Dawn Williams of Waxhaw, North Carolina and Debra Sue Eyrich of Taylorsville, North Carolina. Ten grandchildren, Donald Broome, Paul Eyrich, Mandy Eyrich, Amber Ober, Samantha Hooker, Tyler Broome, Drew Trexler, Kayla Broome, Haley Willard and Sydney Williams survive her along with eleven great-grandchildren and one great-great-granchild.
Mrs. Broome will Lie in Repose at Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home on Friday, June 5, 2020 from 9:00 AM until 7:00 PM. A funeral service celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at 1:00 PM with interment to follow at Iredell Memorial Gardens. Donnie Stowe will officiate.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association-Western Carolina Chapter; 4600 Park Rd STE 250, Charlotte, NC 28209.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at http://www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com .
Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the care of Mrs. Broome and her family.
