Betty Lou Davis Atkinson

Betty Lou Davis Atkinson June 22, 1938 – June 20, 2016 Betty Lou Davis Atkinson, 77, of Lucama passed away Monday. Her funeral will be held at 3 p.m. at Little Rock Free Will Baptist Church. A private burial will be conducted. The Rev. Dr. DeWayne Eakes will officiate. The family will receive friends 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Thursday prior to the service at Little Rock Free Will Baptist Church, 6615 Little Rock Church Road, Lucama and other times at the home. After years of service with Henry Baker Heating Company, Betty devoted her time to serving as treasurer for sixteen years at Little Rock Church and delivering food with Meals on Wheels. She enjoyed visiting with people in need in the community and will forever be remembered for lifting spirits of others by sending cards of encouragement. Betty was dedicated to her ninety-eight year old mother until her own personal health declined. She was a lifetime member of the Iron Dukes and spent many hours cheering on the Blue Devils. In her later years, she enjoyed the company of her beloved cats, Toby, Skully, and Patches. Betty is survived by her loving husband of thirty-eight years, Dolan Atkinson of the home; her children, Michael Atkinson and wife, Ginny of Wilson, Deborah Atkinson Clayton of Lucama, and Donna Atkinson McMurray and husband, Ricky of Lucama; her step-children, Roger Batts and wife, Susan of Wendell, and Catherine Floars and husband, Allen of Eureka; grandchildren, Brandon McMurray of Lucama, and Garrett Barnes of Wilson; mother, Rena Estelle Parrish Davis; her brother, Mickey Davis and wife, Phyllis of Pikeville, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Clinton Davis, and her former husband, Tommy Batts. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials in Betty’s memory to the Little Rock Free Will Baptist Church, PO Box 340, Lucama, North Carolina 27851. Condolences may be directed to www.joyners.net.