Betty Jo Myers Gee

Betty Myers Gee, 84, of Sunset Avenue, Siler City, died Monday, March 3, 2014, at Duke University Hospital. Mrs. Gee was born in High Point on December 13, 1929, the daughter of Robert William and Marie (Hardy) Myers. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Siler City where she was a member of The Rachel Allred Sunday School Class, the Joy In the Morning Club and helped with preparation of the Lord's Supper. Betty was a former member of Eastern Star # 9. Betty had worked for Gate City Savings and Loan in Greensboro, now BB&T, for 33 years and was a member and treasurer of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She enjoyed the beach, camping, fishing, cooking and time spent with her grandchildren. Betty was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Barbara Wade. She is survived by her husband of 23 years: Mack Gee; two sons: Mike Key and wife, Cheryl of Lewisville, NC; Steve Key of Raleigh, NC; one sister: Sue Walton and husband, Bob of Charleston, SC; two brothers: Robert Myers Jr. and wife, Sharyl of Knoxville, TN, David Myers of Raleigh, NC; grandsons, Benjamin Key of Brookline, MA, Adam Key of Winston- Salem, NC and Caleb Key of Lewisville, NC and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Friday, March 7, 2014, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City, NC. The funeral will be Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church, 314 N. 2nd Ave., Siler City with Rev. Tony Capehart and Rev Brian Reynolds officiating. Burial will follow in Brush Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Bear Creek. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 314 N. 2nd Ave., Siler City, NC 27344 or Brush Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, C/O Judy Lane, 45 John Lane Road, Bear Creek, NC 27207. Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.