Betty Jean Helton

Lenoir, NC- Mrs. Betty Jean Harrison Helton, age 78, of Lenoir passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation in Granite Falls. Born December 19, 1938 in Caldwell County, Betty was a daughter of the late John and Edith Townsend Harrison.Betty was a member of the Red Hat Society and enjoyed going to church.She loved gardening and being outdoors.She also enjoyed playing cards and feeding her family.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Harrison; and four sisters, Hilda Powell, Catherine Arnett, Rita Patterson and Evelyn Hilton. Survivors include her husband of 28 years, Charles Helton; two sisters, Cheri Greer of Jacksonville, FL and Dianne Rabon of Greensboro, NC; four brothers, Johnnie Harrison and Eddie Harrison of Lenoir, Ken Harrison of Calhoun, TN and Frank Harrison of Hickory, NC; she is also survived by numerous other relatives. A private memorial service celebrating Betty’s life was held on Monday, October 30, 2017. The family would like to thank the staff of Hickory Falls Health and Rehab for their care and support during Betty’s time there. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.evansfuneralservice.com. Evans Funeral Service and Crematory of Lenoir are serving the Helton family.