Bettie Alston Spivey

Bettie Alston Spivey, 75, of Mint Hill, NC, ended a fourteen year battle with Alzheimers and entered into the kingdom of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. Bettie was born in Columbia, SC, on May 28, 1938, the daughter of Thomas Whitmell and Katherine Voltz Allen. In high school, she enjoyed athletics and served as the co-captain of her girl’s basketball team. She also enjoyed politics and attended Palmetto Girl’s State. In 1956, she graduated from University High School and went on to the University of South Carolina. Two years later, her father died. Bettie returned home to work as a legal secretary, caring for her mother and sister. Through mutual family friends, she met Ronald Spivey, a Citadel graduate. She and Ron were married at Washington Street Methodist Church in Columbia on May 26, 1962. Bettie enjoyed many things in life including painting, sculpture, and animals. But what she enjoyed most of all was caring for her family and friends. This care was returned in later years as her husband, Ron, lovingly cared for her at home during her battle with Alzheimers. His care allowed her to remain at home until she passed. Bettie is survived by her husband of 51 years, Ron, of Mint Hill; a daughter, Bettie (husband, Brad) Shea of Mint Hill; a son, Ron of Mint Hill; and two grandchildren, Hope and Adam Shea. She is further survived by numerous other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Whitmell Coffey. Services honoring the life and blessings of Bettie will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2014, at Hickory Grove United Methodist Church, 6401 Hickory Grove Road, Charlotte, NC 28215. Visitation will begin at 10 AM. At 11 AM, Pastor Paul Craig will lead a Celebration of Life service. Following the church service, the family invites all present to join with them in taking their wife and mother to her final place of earthly rest at Evergreen Cemetery. Bettie’s family has given the family of Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home the privilege of caring for them and for Bettie. For additional details and to share photos, memories and condolences, visit her online memorial at www.LoweNeddoFuneralHome.com, call 704-545-3553, or stop in at 4715 Margaret Wallace Road, Matthews, NC 28105.

Bettie Alston Spivey

May 28, 1938 - April 2, 2014