OBITUARY
Betty Jo McCants
March 16, 1936 – October 11, 2020
IN THE CARE OF
Woodlawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens
Betty Jo McCants, 84, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 11, 2020. Betty was born in Tylertown, MS to the late Charlie C. and Carrie Crawford Purvis. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, E. H. “Mac” McCants and two brothers, Ben and Joe Purvis. Betty was a proud member of the Norfolk Fire & Rescue as a dispatcher. She loved her family and bowling.
Left behind to cherish her memory are her children, Rebecca Roberts, David McCants (Pat), Susan Martinez (Robert); 5 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; sisters, Jimmie Mabry and Faye Donaldson (Ralph); and a host of other family and friends.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 18, 2020 from 4-6 p.m. at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 6329 E. Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk. The funeral service will be Monday, October 19, 2020 at 12 noon at the funeral home with Dr. Walter Black officiating. Betty will be laid to rest in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens beside her husband following the chapel service. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org. Please visit her webpage at www.woodlawnnorfolk.com to leave a note of condolence to the family.
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FAMILY
- E. H. “Mac” McCants Loving husband of 53 years (deceased)
- Rebecca Roberts Daughter
- David McCants (Pat) Son
- Susan Martinez (Robert) Daughter
- Jimmie Mabry Sister
- Faye Donaldson (Ralph) Sister
- Charlie C. and Carrie Crawford Purvis Parents (deceased)
- Ben Purvis Brother (deceased)
- Joe Purvis Brother (deceased)
- Mrs. McCants is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren
PALLBEARERS
- Ralph Donaldson Active Pallbearer
- David McCants Active Pallbearer
- Robert Martinez Active Pallbearer
- Scott McCants, Sr. Active Pallbearer
- Joshua Martinez Active Pallbearer
- Jonathan Marinez Active Pallbearer
- Scott McCants, Jr. Active Pallbearer
- Jason McCants Active Pallbearer
- Chris Blanchard Alternate Pallbearer
DONATIONS
- American Diabetes Association
Past Services
Sunday,
October 18, 2020
Visitation
Monday,
October 19, 2020
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