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Betty Jean Matthews Farnsworth

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Birth	:	15 Jan 1927 Mount Airy, Surry County, North Carolina, USA
Death	:	9 Jul 2020 Pilot Mountain, Surry County, North Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Pilot Mountain City Cemetery, Pilot Mountain, Surry County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.3918343, -80.4809418
Description	:	Betty Jean Matthews Farnsworth, age 93, of Pilot Mountain, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 9, 2020. She was born in Surry County, on January 15, 1927, the daughter of the late W.M. Matthews and Hessie J. Matthews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, L.J. Farnsworth. Betty was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pilot Mountain. She was a graduate of Pilot Mountain High School and held a B.S. from Women’s College and an M.S. from the University of Tennessee. She began her teaching... Read More	Betty Jean Matthews Farnsworth, age 93, of Pilot Mountain, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 9, 2020. She was born in Surry County, on January 15, 1927, the daughter of the late W.M. Matthews and Hessie J. Matthews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, L.J. Farnsworth. Betty was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pilot Mountain. She was a graduate of Pilot Mountain High School and held a B.S. from Women’s College and an M.S. from the University of Tennessee. She began her teaching career at Mount Airy High School in 1947 and later taught at Greensboro High School. She served her community as a member of various local boards and organizations. Betty was a local bank director and later served on the board of First Citizens Bank. A loving mother, grandmother, friend, and neighbor, Betty was a very giving person and a good friend to her community. She leaves to cherish her memory her sons, Mark and James Farnsworth, and three grandchildren: Paul (Cameron) Farnsworth, Aaron Farnsworth, and David Farnsworth, all of Cary, NC. The family wishes to convey how grateful they are for the dedication, support, and friendship of Regina Cromer who was instrumental in her care. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, July 18, 2020, at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church in Pilot Mountain, NC, with the Reverend Andy Hughes, officiating. The family will receive friends at Betty’s home after the service. Ms. Farnsworth will lie in state at Cox-Needham Funeral Home from 1:00 until 5:00 pm Sunday, July 12, and every day thereafter from 8:30 am until 5:00 pm until the day of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to First Baptist Church, PO Box 818, Pilot Mountain, NC 27041; or to Surry Community College Foundation, 630 South Main Street, Dobson, NC 27017. Cox-Needham is respectfully serving the Farnsworth family. (© 2020 Cox-Needham Funeral Home) ~ Married Lyda James "L.J." Farnsworth on August 4, 1955, at First Baptist Church in Pilot Mountain, Surry County, N.C.

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Betty Jean Matthews Farnsworth's memorial is located at: Pilot Mountain City Cemetery, Pilot Mountain, Surry County, USA.
When did Betty Jean Matthews Farnsworth death?
Betty Jean Matthews Farnsworth death on 9 Jul 2020 in Pilot Mountain, Surry County, North Carolina, USA
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Latitude: 36.3918343
Longitude: -80.4809418

Family Members:

Parent

Walter Martin Matthews

(1893 - 1988)

Hessie Beatrice Johnson Matthews

(1899 - 1966)

Spouse

Lyda James “L.J.” Farnsworth

(1924 - 2005)

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