COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - Betsy Peele Lillard, 89, formerly of Franklin, passed away on Friday, Feb. 28, 2020.
Born in Washington, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Roscoe L. Peele and Josephine Fodrey Peele. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Talmadge Ray Lillard, who died in 2019; sister, Emily Cherry; sister-in-law, Shirley Spruill; and grandson, Joseph R. White.
Betsy attended Washington High School in Washington.
She is survived by her daughter, Judy Kaye White (Frank); sister, Virginia Reed (Don); brother, John W. Spruill Jr.; nephew, Curtis Woolard, raised by Ray and Betsy; granddaughter, Elizabeth White; and great-granddaughter, Ava White.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, March 9 at Iotla Baptist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Steve Reeves will officiate.
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com.