Betty Craig White, 99, of Pinehurst, passed peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 4th, 2024.
Born in Greenwood, Mississippi, Sept. 18, 1924, she was the daughter of the late John Press Craig and Carrie Berryhille Craig. While volunteering as a USO hostess in Memphis, Betty met the love of her life, soldier James Robert White. They later married and moved to Cortland, NY where Bob finished his Bachelor’s degree, and later his Masters in Education.
Betty and Bob were dedicated to, and active in the Catholic Church. They were members of St. Anthony of Padua in Southern Pines.
Betty was a devoted wife and “the best mom in the world!” Betty and Bob were devoted to one another, their family, and their faith. Their home was always a peaceful, loving, and caring place to be. All who met Betty expressed that she was beautiful inside and out and a great blessing to have known. She will be greatly missed.
Betty was the wife of the late James Robert White. She is survived by her son Robert Craig White and his wife Cathy, and daughter Terry White DeFoor. Betty was the grandmother of Melissa, Mary Katherine, and James A. DeFoor III, and Craig Robert White as well as her step grandsons Jonathan and Jeremy Simpson and great grandson Vincent Simpson. She is also survived by her 2 great-grandchildren, Isaac and Anaia Woods.
A family Celebration of Life is planned for what would have been Betty’s 100th birthday in September.
Services are entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Pinehurst.
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