Betty H. Burris' Obituary
Betty H. Burris, 85, of Albemarle passed away Monday, March 30, 2020 in her home. Her funeral will be a private graveside service at Canton Baptist Church Cemetery. Friends are invited to pay their respects at Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle between 11 AM and 1 PM on Thursday. The family will not be present during this time. A celebration of life service will be held later when the restrictions on assembly are lifted.
Born April 22, 1934 in Stanly County, NC she was the daughter of the late Ernest Clay Herrin and Esther Lowder Herrin. She was a member of Canton Baptist Church and was a school teacher at Endy Elementary School for over 20 years. She served as the GA leader, was a Sunday School teacher, Organist and Pianist, and served on various committees including the Historical Committee at Canton Baptist Church. She also played the piano and organ at many other churches and funeral services. She enjoyed camping and also spending time at Myrtle Beach.
She was preceded in death by her husband Alvin Lee Burris Nov. 15, 1968. Survivors include sons Delane Burris and wife Darlene of Albemarle, Chet Burris and wife Sheila of Albemarle, 6 grandchildren, Alicia Bailey and husband Mark, Brandon Burris and wife Cortney, Ty, Marisa, Carlie and Sadie and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter Teresa Burris Parker, 2 brothers, a sister and a grandson, Adrian Parker.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Canton Baptist Church, 24615 Endy Rd, Albemarle, NC 28001 or Grace Baptist Church, 644 Edgemont St, Albemarle, NC 28001.
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