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Obituary
Betty Rae Bevins
(April 19, 1930 - September 29, 2019)
Betty Rae Bevins closed her earthly eyes
on Sunday, September 29, 2019 and opened them for all eternity to the riches
of God’s glory. She was a resident of Williamson, WV for over 80 years
before moving to The Village at Riverview, Huntington, WV. Betty Rae, as she
was affectionately known to her family and friends, was born April 19, 1930
in Bluefield, WV to the late Charles Jackson Chandler and Virginia Clyde
Chandler. She was preceded in death by her husband, Estil Layton “Breezy”
Bevins, a brother, Charles L. Chandler, and a sister, Margaret Louise Curry.
Betty Rae met “Breezy” Bevins in 1947, and they were married one year later
on Thanksgiving Day 1948. Breezy remained the love of her life until her
last breath. Betty and Breezy were inseparable for over 69 years and were
blessed with 3 children: Charles William (Bonita) Bevins, Terri Lynne
(Steven) Burgh and Dwayne (Tara) Bevins. She especially loved telling
stories of her 6 grandchildren: Corey David Bevins, Aaron Michael (Melissa)
Bevins, Jeremy Matthew (Andrea) Bevins, Emilea Suzanne Burgh, Sadie Grace
Bevins, and Elizabeth Rae Bevins, and 4 great-grandchildren: Jackson, Jacob,
Ella, and Owen. Betty Rae also leaves behind several loved nieces and
nephews. Betty and Breezy were baptized together at the East Williamson
Baptist Church in 1952 where she served her Lord with joy and happiness for
over 75 years on numerous church committees and in various capacities
throughout her long and blessed life. She was an immaculate homemaker and
wonderful cook, having her family’s spiritual and physical care the focus of
her life. She loved each holiday and made her home special for her family
with an abundance of food and decorations to celebrate. Betty Rae also
loved Williamson, the Wolfpack, and getting together with her high school
classmates at their special class reunions. She was an active member of
several Williamson High School reunion planning committees and would bring
joy and laughter to her classmates as she remembered people, places, and
events that others had long forgotten. Betty Rae leaves behind her
family and numerous friends that will miss her dearly, but who also are
joyous at her home going, knowing with full assurance that she completed her
journey and was welcomed home as a good and faithful servant. Betty Rae’s
services will be conducted on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the
East Williamson Baptist with Pastors Bill Blankenship and Caleb Horne
officiating. Friends may pay their respects beginning at 11:00 a.m. prior to
the services. The family will also have a visitation period on Friday
evening, October 4, 2019, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Wallace Funeral
Home, Barboursville, WV. Burial will be at the Mt. View Memory Gardens,
Maher, WV. To the many doctors and caregivers who have watched over
our mother the family is eternally grateful.
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