Betty Baity Reese

Betty Baity Reese, age 77, of Taylorsville, went to her eternal home on October 10, 2016. Betty was born on May 6, 1939 in Alexander County to the late Rev. Homer A. and Mattie Reavis Baity. Betty taught Sunday School for 33 years in the nursery & children classes, children's choir, and vacation bible school for 35 years. She was the owner and operator of Betty Reese's Home Daycare for 40 years. She was a lifelong member of Linney's Grove Baptist Church. Betty was also a Cub & Girl Scout Leader. She enjoyed gardening, picking up eggs, working in the yard, taking care of children, and volunteering at Ellendale School.
In addition to her parents Betty was preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, Stanley F. Reese, two brothers: David Atwell Baity & James Larry Baity; and one sister, Catherine Owens Hamby
Betty leaves to carry on her legacy, daughter, Angela Reese Bowman & husband Greg, son, Douglas Stanley Reese, two adopted sons: Chris Owens & wife Jennifer, Tim Moose & wife Sherrie; four brothers: Billy J., & wife Betty, Jerry & wife Dorothy, Jimmy & wife B.J., and Donald & wife Clara; two granddaughters: Reese and Reilley Bowman; two grandsons: Trevor and Tyler Reese; two adopted granddaughters; Leah Pennell Robinson and Taylor Owens; one adopted grandson, Matthew Moose, and daughter, Riley Moose, and a host of nieces, nephews, and special friends.
Visitation will be Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Alexander Funeral Service from 1:00-3:00 pm. The funeral service will be conducted at 3:30 pm at Linney's Grove Baptist Church. The Rev. Cliff Gwaltney and Rev. Roger Wall will be officiating. Burial will take place in the Linney's Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family requests that in addition to flowers that memorials be made to Hospice of Alexander County, 50 Lucy Echerd Ln, Taylorsville, NC 28681

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Alexander Funeral and Cremation Service.
Condolences may be sent to www.alexfuneralservice.com .