Betty Burton

Mrs. Betty Jean Swaim Burton, 78, of Advance, passed away Friday, February 7, 2020 at her home. She was born January 12, 1942 in Yadkin County to Ann Rachel Swaim and Lester Swaim. Mrs. Burton was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church. She was an avid gardener, loved to cook and loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren dearly. Mrs. Burton was preceded in death by her husband, James Larry Burton and two brothers, Tommy and Robert Swaim. Surviving are her daughter, Pam Eagle (Dean); two stepsons, Jimmy Burton (Robin) and David Burton (Sandra); six grandchildren, Heather Oakley, David Oakley III, (Reva), Brandon Oakley, Beth Renegar, C.J. Carson and Austin Burton; two great grandchildren, Nadelie Jones and Landon Oakley; one sister, Joan Russell (James); one brother, Charles Swaim (Brenda) and a special friend, Jack Walker. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Bethlehem United Methodist Church with Dr. Chuck Baker officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethlehem United Methodist Church or to Trellis of Davie County.  (Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel)