Betty Laverne Driggers

Mrs. Betty Laverne Driggers, age 85 of McDonough, Georgia passed away October 24, 2020. She was born in Bethune, South Carolina to the late Modie Clifton and Alice Laura Hunter Catoe. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Wesley David Driggers; daughter, Kathy Diane Johnson; siblings, Dot Adkins, Wanda Hood, Preston, Thomas, Howard, Van and Mac Catoe. Betty was a faithful member of Bethany Baptist Church for 35 years, where she was the Hostess for church events. She also was the cook for Wednesday night supper and for the pre-school meetings and special events. She retired from Circle-K as a district manager and worked for Pippen's BBQ for many years. She loved her family, grandchildren and church family and enjoyed attending church activities. She also enjoyed going on shopping adventures. Survivors include her daughters and sons in law, Gail (W.T.) Mahon of Middleburg, FL and Cindy (Dan) Hardy of McDonough; grandchildren, Tommy Mahon and Jennifer of Middleburg, FL, Michael (Leslie) Mahon of Jacksonville, FL, Phil (Carrie) Johnson of Griffin, Amy (Rodney) Johnson of Hampton and Katie (Joshua) Black of Jackson; 17 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren; siblings, Esther (Curtis) Seale of Madison, MS, Nell Terry of Kershaw, SC and Doug Catoe of Rock Hill, SC; brother in law, Marshall Hood of Kershaw, SC; sister in law, Evalina Catoe of Lancaster, SC. Numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 28, 2020 - 2:00 pm at Bethany Baptist Church. She will lie in state one hour prior to the service. Rev. Al O'Quinn will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Contributions are asked to be made to the Bethany Baptist Church Building Fund in memory of Miss. Betty.