Betsy Scott Key

Bessie (Betsy) Arlene Scott Key passed away on August 23, 2022, at AuthoraCare Hospice Home in Burlington after a long and painful battle with a multitude of health conditions. She was born in Alamance County on April 24, 1953, to John Robert “Johnny” Scott and Mable Aleen Jones Scott.

She worked in many roles within the community but always with the public.  Her latest job before retirement was as a balloonist at It’s Party Time, where she made many children smile with her creations.  While she had many professional accomplishments, she was proudest of the way that her work allowed her to be of service to people. In her work and personal life, it was Betsy’s joy to interact with her community at every level.  She has been able to donate time and resources to children and adults with developmental disabilities.  She has supported many child’s community sport teams, dance teams, scout groups and church groups of her children and grandchildren

Although we are proud of the impact she made on our community, we remember her most as a loving and caring mother, godmother, aunt, grandmother and mother-in-law who put God and her family above all else. She is preceded in death by her father John Robert ‘Johnny” Scott and mother Mable Aleen Jones Scott; her best friend, Kaye Gwynn, granddaughter Hayley Shannon and grandson, Jodeci Woods.

She is survived by her life partner James Rufus Woods of Haw River, NC ; her brother James Robert Scott and wife Susan of Burlington NC, Sister-in-law Janice Scott of Gibsonville NC, Niece Sarah Scott of Gibsonville and Grandniece and nephews Jesslyn, Jaxson and Weston; her daughter Melissa Key Shannon and husband William of Burlington NC, grandchildren Ryan William Shannon and Stephanie Danielle Shannon and partner Braxton Gattis of Burlington, NC, Great Grandchildren Kaylee, Kaysen, Jaxson, Skylar and Sophia;  Daughter Diana Joyce Key of Burlington NC; god daughter Anastasia Carico and wife Chasity, Grandchild Kayla Gwynn;  Granddaughter Brianna Woods of Graham NC, Great Grandchildren Malaiyah and Autumn;  Granddaughter Kaqunna Woods of Graham NC and Great Grandchild Keyson  Grandson Terry Woods and partner Ykia Coltrane and great granddaughters Kyndall and Kaylee; Grandson Tyriek Woods of Burlington NC and Great Grandson Jersey, Grandson Damoris Crittle of Graham NC.  Plus, aunts, uncles and cousins that loved her dearly and supported her such as Janet Duggins with husband Lashley and Carolyn Griggs.

Visitation will be on Thursday, August 25, 2022, from 11am to 7pm at her home, 501 Keck St, Haw River NC. Viewing will be Friday, August 26 from 9am until 1pm at McClure Funeral Home 1030 S Main St Graham NC 27253.  A graveside service to celebrate the life of Betsy Scott Key will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, August 26 at Alamance Memorial Park 4039 S Church St. Burlington NC 27215. The family will receive friends immediately after at her home, 501 Keck St Haw River NC 27258

Her family would especially like to thank the staff of AuthoraCare Hospice Home for their loving care of Betsy and of us during the past week. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to AuthoraCare Collective, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.

Arrangements are in the care of McClure Funeral Home, 1030 S Main St Graham NC 27253. Online condolences at https://www.mcclurefuneralservice.net/.