Betty Batchelor, 86, of Red Springs, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2017 at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on June 1, 1930 to the late Hector Fleet Currie and Annie McPhaul Currie, she was the youngest of six siblings. She graduated from the Hoke County public school system and attended Flora MacDonald College, where she attained a degree in bookkeeping in 1949. Soon after graduation, she joined Lewis McFayden at his business, the Red Springs Fuel Oil Company. It was here that Betty met a coworker and her future husband, Edward Keith Batchelor ("Eddie"). They were married in 1953, and established residency in Red Springs. They had four children and she continued her career at the Fuel Oil Company for over sixty years.
She cherished her family's growth and spiritual development at Antioch Presbyterian Church and Red Springs Presbyterian Church, where she served as both deacon and elder. She was recognized with a Lifetime Award by the Presbyterian Women of the Church. She also took pride in her involvement and work with the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Dilettante Club, and Presbyterian Women's Circle. She enjoyed her professional work and especially her close relationship with the "boys" of the Fuel Oil Company, who meant so much to her and who she considered a part of her family.
She was predeceased by her parents, husband, brothers, and and sisters. She is survived by her children Shauna Lovin (Tim), of Southern Pines, Keith Batchelor (Julie), of Raleigh, Currie Batchelor (Pam) of Ocean Isle Beach, and Susan Krebs (Rob) of Davidson; grandchildren Ryan Lovin (Swapna), Graham Lovin (Allison), Madelyn Krebs, Ian Krebs, Alexi Batchelor, Bruce Batchelor, and Jacob Yount.
The funeral will be held on Saturday, April 29 at Red Springs Presbyterian Church at 3 p.m., with a visitation beforehand in the fellowship hall from 1-2:30 p.m. Interment will be at Antioch Presbyterian Church following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Red Springs Presbyterian Church, 115 North Vance Street, Red Springs, North Carolina 28377 or Antioch Presbyterian Church, 6583 Red Springs Road, Red Springs, North Carolina 28377.