Born November 23, 1931 in Concord, NC, 3rd daughter/5th child of the late William Jenkins and Ollie Rosetta Suther Corzine. Betty is survived by her Daughter: Pam Hyatt of Raleigh, NC; Son: Todd Harrington (wife: Ann) of Taylorsville, NC; Grandchildren, Olivia Harrington Bowen (husband: Blake), Scott Harrington (wife: Katy), Lori Harrington, Seth Harrington, Natalie Hyatt; Great grandchildren: Kassidy Bowen, Elliana Bowen, Leesel Hyatt, Benjamin Harrington. She is also survived by sister-in-law: Vivian Harrington Shaver and Brother-in-law: Jack Featherston, as well as many dear nieces & nephews and great nieces & great nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sisters, Margaret Lakeson, Iris Corzine, Lael Featherston; brothers, W.J. Corzine, Ned Corzine, sister-in-laws, Catherine (Smitty) Corzine, Lib Corzine, Iris Harrington Efird; and brother-in-laws, Bill Lakeson, Bewey Shaver, Don Efird.
Betty served the Lord faithfully as a wonderful, fun-loving Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Leader and Friend. She loved and enjoyed family, friends, a good laugh, “looking good”, cooking, singing, teaching piano, living on Quail Hollow Drive. She was a lady. She was a life-long learner: finishing 2 years at Greensboro College, before moving to a support role working at Wachovia and NCSU to ensure Dad could finish his degree and become certified as a CPA. She lived a life-time being versatile to use her talents in meeting goals and family needs: Volunteering in schools, church, community, teaching piano, serving as a Girl Scout Field Director.
Betty received numerous recognitions in her professional life. She called Capital Oaks home the last 9 years since Dad’s passing. We feel like God will say “well done good and faithful servant”. We are humbled and very thankful for the incredible relationships and blessings God gave to Mom and us at each stage of her life. We thank you family and friends for walking her and us home well!
A Funeral Service was held on Monday, January 5, 2026 at 1:00 pm at Providence Baptist Church, 6339 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27612. The family will receive family and friends immediately following Funeral Services at Providence Baptist Church. .
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Betty’s honor to Gideons International, Samaritan's Purse, or to the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina, by using the links below, under 'Donations'.
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