Betty Jean (BJ) Lance
November 28, 1937 ~ December 1, 2023
Born in:
Fairview, NC
Resided in:
Charlotte, NC
Betty Jean Conner Lance passed away December 1, 2023, at the age of 86.
Betty Jean was born November 28, 1937, in Fairview, NC to the late Homer Conner and Fairlee Searcy Conner. She was also preceded in death by her siblings; James Conner, Mary Conner Daniels, Frank Conner, Shirley Conner Guinn and Bill Conner.
She grew up in Candler where she met Jerry Lance. They married and were one month short of their 66th anniversary.
Betty Jean was much loved by family, friends and business clients and touched many people during her life. She was labeled the community librarian because of her ferocious desire to order and read books which she would pass on to family and friends after finishing reading them. She was affectionately called “Girlpop” by her oldest grandkids and “Sugar” by the younger grandkids. During her life, she worked in church activities and children sports with her husband. She had a career in banking and through company programs lacked only a few hours in obtaining a degree in business.
Betty Jean is survived by her husband Jerry Lance; three children, Brad Lance (Ashley), Denise Bordeaux (John) and Paul Lance; six grandchildren Clay Bordeaux (Brittany), Casey Bordeaux, Corey Bordeaux, Parker Lance, Leighton Lance and Porter Lance and one great grandson, DJ Jacobs.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 1:00 to 1:30 pm at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian in Arden.
The funeral service will be held at 1:30 pm in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with Pastor Derrick McCarson officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Episcopal Churchyard in Fletcher.
In lieu of flowers please donate to the Carolinas Brain Cancer Fund at https://www.atriumhealthfoundation.org/get-involved/donate/
Services
Visitation: December 9, 2023 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Funeral Service: December 9, 2023 1:30 pm
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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Such fond memories of times at Carolina, Jerry. She was truly your helpmate in every way.
So very sorry for the loss of BJ. It was always a pleasure to talk with her when I came to your high school reunions with my brother, Blake Davis. He was very fond of her and considered both BJ And you, as dear friends. Many prayers from us,
Ray & Linda Vinson
What a blessing to have known precious BJ! I never saw her when she wasn’t smiling and lighting up every room she entered. Jerry, my special thoughts and prayers are with you and the children she loved so much. Treasure all your happy memories, as will all of us in the class of ‘57.
Our hearts are sad. We are thinking about all of you during this tough time.
It isn’t easy losing a spouse, especially one that was with you for almost sixty-six years. Take comfort in the fact you have some wonderful memories. May the Lord give you peace during your time of grief.
Jerry, Jouce and I are so sorry tohear of BJ passine, sending thoughts and prayers