Betty Walters

Betty Jean Minchew Walters, 82, of Folkston, GA passed away October 26, 2018 in St. Marys, GA.  She was born August 22, 1936 in Douglas, Georgia to the late Leon Minchew, Sr. and Myrtle Smith Coulter.  She was an EMT with Charlton County stationed in St. George and then at Charlton Memorial Hospital.  She retired as a Secretary with the Charlton County School System after 16 years of service from Aug. 1, 1981-Jan. 31, 1997.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband:  William “Bill” Lenon Walters; a sister:  Oma Jean Wooten and a brother:  Leon Minchew, Jr.

She is survived by her children and their spouses:  Terry and Susan Ann Walters, Douglas Keith and Debra Lori Walters and Patti Susanne and Mark Gantt; 2-sisters:  Mary Yarbrough and Louise Corbitt; 9-grandchildren; 5-great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 30 at Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home from 6-8 PM.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 31 at 11:00 AM in the Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Spike Albritton officiating.  Burial will be in Homeland Cemetery.

Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at www.shepardfh.com.  Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home in Folkston, GA.