Betsy Lewis Jones
January 20, 1941 – January 30, 2026
Betsy Lewis Jones, 85, Spring Hope, NC, went home to be with the Lord, on Friday, January 30, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Betsy was born on January 20, 1941, in Franklin County, NC, a daughter of the late Rassie Floyd and Virginia Morgan Lewis. Betsy was a beloved wife and homemaker, always putting her family first. She worked in the school system cafeteria. She enjoyed serving others through hospice volunteering. She was a faithful member of Pilot Baptist Church where she sang in the choir.
She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Howard Lee Jones of the home, sons, Gerald Jones (Renee), Dennis Jones (Cathy), and Kirby Jones; siblings, Thomas Lewis (Ann), Cortez Lewis (Lee), Lynn Hawkins (David), four grandchildren, Brandon Jones (Brandi), Amanda Rice (Brandon), Baily Jones, Christy Hanslick (Wesley), Logan Brown (Katlin), Chase Williams, great grandchildren, Camryn Rice, Cassidy Rice, Chloe Jones, Carly Jones, Macie Jones & Lettie Jones, a special niece Lisa Sheaves (Larry), sister in law Annie Mae Watson (Butch), and sister in law Beverly Wood. Also, many nieces and nephews that she loved as her own.
Betsy was preceded in death by her father and mother Floyd and Adell, siblings Camellia Gilchrist, Wayne Lewis, Glen Lewis, Charles Lewis, James (Mack) Lewis, Joanne Mullen and foster brother Johnny Wiggs.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Pilot Baptist Church Choir Fund.
Visitation 1:30 – 3 pm, Thursday, Pilot Baptist Church with funeral to follow at 3 pm. Interment will follow in the Morgan Lewis Family Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, 211 W. Third St, Wendell. www.stricklandfuneral.com
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Betsy and our Mother, Katherine “Kat”, shared a long and special friendship. They talked and visited often, celebrated many special events and were always there for each other. They loved bluegrass music and Betsy and Howard watched out for Mother. We are very grateful for Betsy’s kindness, love, thoughtfulness, cheerfulness, patience and being a great friend. Our condolences to Howard and all of Betsy’s family.
Trudy, Mack and Charles Robbins
My condolences to the entire family on the passing of your marriage. May the memories you hold in your heart sustain you as you grieve. Prayers for comfort and peace.
Gerald and family, I am so sorry to hear of the death of your sweet Mama, She has always been such a kind and loving person, and I pray that God will give you strength during this sad time, With Love and Deepest Sympathy, Bonnie Glover
To the family of Betsy we express our sincere sympathy. We have so many treasured memories of this entire family. Her beautiful smile said everything about her!
We will always remember with great fondness Betsy Jones for all her kind deeds and delicious meals. Love us some Betsy!!!
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