Betty Wellmon Obituary

Betty Whitener Wellmon, 94, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in McDowell County on April 30, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Perry Albert Whitener and Loma Canipe Whitener. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years Hubert Lee Wellmon, sisters Louise Broome (Henry Broome), Doris Haynes (A.V. Haynes), Hazel Lee (Bobby Lee), Barbara Edwards, infant great grandson Jarrett Lee Wellmon, and great granddaughter Shealeigh Rose Brooks. 

She is survived by her children LaDonna Hastings (Gene), Kenneth Wellmon (Brenda), Larry Wellmon (Caroline), and Marcia Alsobrook (Gary), along with her  brother in law Joe Edwards and sister in law Betty Tarlton (Frank). Also left to cherish her memory are her grandchildren Nicki Hastings (Bobby Park), Carla Hastings, Brandon (Jorge), Jerry Wellmon (Laura), Jessica Brooks, Elisha Wellmon, Jamie Wilson (Chris), Galen Davis, Haley Arbegast (Rob), Christopher Wellmon, Christina Wilson, Ashley Bailey (Curtis), Patrick Gammons (Laura),  Miranda Bumgardner (Cole Miller), and 26 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. 

Betty was a lifelong member of Zion Baptist and a member of the Faith Sunday School Class. She will be remembered for her delicious “Betty Wellmon” pound cakes, quilting, and making dresses for missions. A testament of her love of flowers was that she kept her own mother’s fern alive for many years. She also loved cooking Sunday lunch for her family. Betty also enjoyed traveling with the Golden Years church group and family beach trips. She was always up for a competitive Phase Ten card game. 

To honor the life of Betty a  funeral service will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024 at 4:00 PM at Zion Baptist Church with Dr. Jim McConnell and Dr. Randy Bridges officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior with a burial to follow at the church cemetery. 

Memorial donations may be made in her honor to VIA Health Partners (formerly Hospice of Cleveland County): 951 Wendover Heights Dr, Shelby, NC 28150 or to Zion Baptist Church of Shelby “columbarium fund”: 525 W Zion Church Rd, Shelby, NC 28150

Online condolences may be made at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com

Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.