Betty Jean Styers Eddinger

Mrs. Betty Jean Styers Eddinger, at age 99, went to her heavenly home, peacefully and quietly, at Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community in Winston-Salem. She was born on July 16, 1926, in Forsyth County to the late Buxton Alexander and Annie Sullivan Styers.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Robert (Bob) Eddinger, one brother, Wesley Styers, three sisters: Virginia Hicks, Mildred Foglemen and Mary Lineback, and son-in-law Joseph (Joe) Bennett. Betty is survived by her two daughters: Patricia Eddinger Bennett and Barbara Eddinger McNeill (Warren), four grandchildren: Scott Bennett (Susan), Lee Bennett (Chandra), Mary-Beth McNeill and Rebekah McNeill, three great grandchildren: Gabrielle Holland, Stormi Roberts, Carigan Bennett, and three great-great grandchildren: Maddi and Henlee Roberts and Savannah Holland.

Betty led a full, purposeful life dedicated to her church, family, and friends. She modelled the gift of servanthood and was clearly called to be a caregiver. She was the best wife, Mom, and “Mamaw” any family could have wanted.

She loved sports and was very proud to have been on the girls’ basketball team at Mineral Springs High school, where she graduated in 1943. She was also an avid fan of ACC sports, especially basketball and the UNC Tarheels. She worked at Western Electric for 33 years where she was known for her hard work and commitment to excellence, and where she found life-long friends.

Betty pursued everything with her own brand of energy, whether shopping with her daughters, preparing big meals for her entire family or serving at the church’s Friday night meals. In her last years at Arbor Acres, she continued to dedicate herself to caring for others and was said to be a favorite with the staff due to her strong will, warmth, and compassion.

The family will receive friends and family at 1:00 on Sunday, March 1, at Hickory Ridge United Methodist Church. Visitation will be followed by a Celebration of Life service at 2:00, officiated by Rev. R. Wesley McLeod and Rev. Susan Ewing. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hickory Ridge United Methodist Church, 6012 Germanton Road, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27105 or The Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Avenue Floor 17, Chicago, Illinois 60601. Online condolences can be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.

Betty will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. They trust that she has now been welcomed “home” with the words, “Well done good and faithful servant.”