Betty Marie Owens Brown of Wallace, NC, departed her earthly life on the early morning of November 30, 2024, while in ECU Health Duplin Hospital.  Born on November 21, 1948, she is the daughter of the late Virgil Hyatt and Hazel Ennis Owens.  She is also preceded in death by her husband—John Dandy Brown.

Left to cherish her memory are her children—Jimmy Dwayne Brown and wife Erica of Leland, Johnnie Glenn Brown and wife Mattie of Richlands, and Kristie Brown Maready and husband Lynwood of Harrells; siblings—Catherine F. Watkins of Wallace, Melva A. Rochelle of Sneads Ferry, Madelin R. Miller and husband Roger of Holly Ridge, Virgil F. Owens of Hampstead, and Anthony W. Owens of Hampstead; grandchildren—Ashley Brown of Castle Hayne, Kaylee Brown of Leland, Nicholas D. Adams of Wallace, Rachael L. Adams of Wallace, and Justin L. Adams of Wallace.

Mrs. Betty worked as a machine operator in the local textile plant in Wallace for many years.  She was a very serious-minded lady who took a great deal of care and love in the way she raised her three children.  They were the love of her life, and she made it obvious to all those around her.

A memorial service to celebrate her life is set for 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Wallace First Assembly of God and will be officiated by Reverend Leo Bracken.  Please consider a contribution to Wallace First Assembly of God, rather than floral gifts.