She was born October 30, 1940 at home in Robeson County to Richard and Lina Bell. She met and married Ralph Britt on March 7, 1959 while he served in the military. She followed him to various states, finally settling in California. After over 30 years there, they retired and moved back to North Carolina to be with family. She loved to shop, travel, gamble and take care of her plants.
She was preceded in death by her husband, father and mother; and her stepmother Rosie Jane Locklear who raised her sisters, Carletter, Dorthy, Betty Jane, Vency, Clementine, and Joyce, brothers, Allen, David Ronald, and Hanford.
She is survived by her son Bruce (Margerite) Britt of Arkansas; daughters, Carol Gray of the home, Karen (Larry) Martin of California, and Peaches and Tiger of the home; grandchildren, Sophia (Thomas) Silva of California, Christopher Gray of Michigan, Nicole Martin of Washington, Benjamin Martin of California, Brittney Martin of New York, Robert Austin Britt of Alaska; sisters, Martha Faye Bullard, and Lona Mae Strickland; and a brother, Richard Strickland.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Crumpler Funeral Home in Raeford
Condolences to the family may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com
Condolences to the family may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com