Betty Ellen Sams Padgett
August 6, 1944 ~ October 27, 2017
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Betty Ellen Sams Padgett,73, passed away on Friday, October 27 at the CarePartners Solace Center.
A native of Madison County, she was a daughter of the late Arnold and Hester Hensley Sams. She was also preceded in death by many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Betty was a purchasing agent for Asheville City Schools for a number of years. She was very active in the NCAEOP and NAEOP. She was also a member of Mills Gap Road Baptist Church.
Betty is survived by her husband of 55 years, Don Edward Padgett; one son, Herman Padgett,one daughter, Stacie Owensby; two grandchildren, Natasha Padgett and Dustin Nielsen and D.J. Padgett; sisters, Judy Sams Lawson and W. Marie Sams Craig and her husband, Ray, a brother, Johnny Sams and his wife, Jane as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, October 30 in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with Pastor Jeff Wilkie officiating. Her family will receive friends at the funeral home immediately following the service. A private graveside service will be held Tuesday, October 31 at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.
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Dearest Don and family, Just a note to say how much I grieve for you and the children, I pray God will give you peace and understanding. I always loved your family especially your Mom and Dad. They were really sweet people. I’ll n
be praying for you all.
I remember Mrs. Padgett and my mom working together on many church activities at Skyland Baptist Church. Mrs. Padgett was a wonderful lady and I know she will be missed tremendously. My God comfort your family during this difficult time.
Dear Padgett Family, I worked with Betty for many years in Asheville City Schools. I admired and respected her multitasking office skills and that no matter how high the paper work was on her desk, she always would take the time to answer a question. She was reliable, dependable, knowledgeable, and added a sense of security to the workplace environment in that if Betty was on the job, everything was going to be ok. May God’s peace surround all of you during this difficult time. Genevieve Butler, Isle of Palms, SC
I am so sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort and peace through the days ahead.
So very sorry to hear this Don. Thinking of you because I know how hard this will be for you and your family.
We are so sorry to hear this news. Love this family.Fred went to school with Judy and I went to school with Lonnie but we knew the whole family. Prayers for all.
Dear Natasha, DJ, Herman, Stacy and Don:
I’m so sorry for your loss! I have you in my thoughts and prayers and may God bless you all
So sorry for your loss Don and family. May God bless you in this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Stacie, I am sincerely sorry to hear of your mom’s departure. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you tonight and throughout these next few days, as I know how painful and lonely they can be. I ask God to send his comforting angels by your side. Bless you, friend.
We are sorry to here about the passing of your love one. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless this family. Love, The Grindstaff Family (Skyland Baptist Church)
Don and family, Betty’s service was very nice, with remembrances of her kind and sweet ways. She was a special lady. I am so sorry for your sad loss. I’ll think of her with fondness; the Hot Springs days, and the times we shared at the Middle School. I know the coming days will be very difficult for all of you, and especially for you, Don. We will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
God be with all the family .
God be with all the family .