Betty Jean (Chittick) Roberts

betty (chittick)

June 5, 1935 ~ January 14, 2024

Born in: Asheville, North Carolina
Resided in: Mills River, North Carolina

Betty Jean Chittick Roberts passed away peacefully at her High Vista home in Mills River, NC on the morning of Sunday, January 14th at the age of 88 with her loved ones and her cat by her side. Betty was born in Asheville on June 5, 1935 and lived her entire 88 years in the area, attending Lee H. Edwards and Oakley High Schools in the 1950’s. Known for her brilliant mind, keen wit and compassionate nature, Betty was ahead of her time in all facets of leadership, business and personal skills. She was employed by the Slosman Corporation as the credit and inventory control manager for over 30 years until she retired in the early 1990’s.

She was a devoted and loving wife to her husband, Cecil Lloyd Roberts, for nearly 50 years until his passing in 2016, and together they embraced public service and philanthropy. A champion for women’s advancement through education, Betty was a long standing member of the women’s service organization, Soroptimist International of Asheville, and was elected as Governor of the South Atlantic Region in 1984. She had boundless energy and a great zest for life, and she enjoyed playing golf as well as the piano, creating needlework, crafting, sewing stuffed Christmas bears, watching Jeopardy and football (especially the Dallas Cowboys), reading, shopping and spending time with many friends and family.

Betty is lovingly survived by sons Gerald Roberts (Diane), Derrick Roberts (Crista), nephew George Chittick (Sandy), stepdaughters Pamela Roberts and Cindy Winkenwerder (John), granddaughter Amanda Lacayo (Andre), grandson Gavin Roberts, and several step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life is scheduled for noon on Friday, April 5th in the Laurel Room of the High Vista Country Club located at 88 Country Club Road, Mills River, NC 28759. For access to the club please enter through the Main Gate that shares a roadway with Vista Falls Animal Hospital.

Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.

Services

Celebration of Life: April 5, 2024 12:00 pm

High Vista Country Club Laurel Room
88 Country Club Road
Mills River, NC 28759


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  1. Thinking of you, Amanda and family. I never got to meet Nana, but Amanda talked very highly of her. She will be missed.

    Love,
    Kierra and Scott

  2. I worked with Betty at the Slosman Corp many years ago. She and Cecil were friends of my parents back in the day. Very nice lady.

  3. We met Betty and Amanda on a trip to England and Scotland and thoroughly enjoyed them. Betty was a joy and I know she’ll be missed. We’re so sorry for your loss.

  4. When I met Betty, I felt like I had made a new friend. Friday afternoons at Style Rite Hair Fashions we had fun and many different conversations. She will be greatly missed.

  5. We are going to miss our fun visits & lively conversations with our Dear Friend and Neighbor – Betty Roberts. We will always hold her memory close in our hearts and may she rest in peace until we see her again on the other side. Our Deepest Sympathy to all of Betty’s Dear Family.

  6. Betty, a cherished member of Unity of The Blue Ridge congregation, consistently graced us with a radiant smile that mirrored the warmth of her heart. Her beautiful presence, marked by encouragement and timeless elegance, left an indelible mark on us all. While her physical presence will be missed, the enduring spirit of her love continues to resonate among us. – Rev. Darlene Strickland

  7. Betty, you are greatly missed, and will always be. Friends like you are the rarest kind —- constant and true, kind and honest, and always fun to be with. Be at peace.

  8. Betty was many things to me. I was fortunate enough to know her from birth on, and she was always an inspiration, a listening ear, a friend in times of happiness and sorrow, a source of wisdom and kindness, and simply a joy to be around. I miss her every time l turn my hand to things that we shared, books we enjoyed, or things l think might interest her —- only to realize that she’s no longer here. May she fly free and strong!

  9. My precious Godmother. So many memories, so much love shared between us. You are my namesake and your voice will forever echo in my heart. Always beautiful, always smiling. I am honored to carry your name. You are so missed, and so loved. Forever.


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