Betty Cameron
May 21, 1930 ~ October 9, 2023
Born in:
Fairview, North Carolina
Resided in:
Fairview, North Carolina
Betty Cameron, 93, of Fairview, passed away peacefully October 9, 2023, at Flesher’s of Fairview.
She was born May 21, 1930 in Fairview, to the late Octavia and William Cameron. She attended Fairview High School, where she excelled at basketball and graduated as her class Valedictorian. Following graduation, she attended the Appalachian State University and went on to attend University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, where she played basketball as well as field hockey.
Betty had been extremely involved in the racking horse industry and had owned many horses and animals throughout her lifetime. She enjoyed caring for her property and animals and was an avid UNC Tarheels basketball fan and enjoyed watching their games.
Miss Cameron retired as a Regional Manager for Terminix Service with 30+ total years of service. She was regarded as a driving force in the pest control industry and was highly respected by her peers. She enjoyed meeting friends through her years at Terminix, as well as owning horses and attending horse shows. She was always generous and spoiled those she loved.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Lucille Merrill of Barhamsville, Virginia and Anne Gilreath of Fairview, North Carolina. She was also preceded in death by her long time companion, Bruce Davis of Fairview, NC.
Left to cherish her memory are her nieces, Melanie Kuykendall (Rod), Cynthia Arnette (Rick), Dianne Jordan (Ron) and Sandra Harvey (Gordon). She is also survived by numerous great nieces, great nephews and one great-grand niece.
Family and friends will be received from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian. Graveside services will be private.
The family would like to extend their appreciation to those that cared for her at Fleshers Nursing Home in Fairview. They showed her wonderful love and care while she resided there.
Flowers are appreciated, but memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital online at www.stjude.org or 800-822-6344.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
Services
For those who wish to pay their respects: October 15, 2023 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Room: Chapel
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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Betty was exactly as described . When i work at a major department store Betty was one of my most valuable Customers . I can not ever remember her buying for herself it was usually for the children of her employees . Just another wonderful person God allowed in my life who has left this year . Rest in Peace Betty ! Lucille B . Conner
I had the pleasure of working with Betty for 30 years at Terminix.She was a force indeed in the industry and especially our company and was responsible for developing the western NC area into a Terminix stronghold with the deepest market penetration in our company.A dear friend to me ,my wife Pat and our children.We always journeyed to Asheville from Charlotte for her Christmas parties and got home the kids after midnight.She was a very giving person who left her indelible footprint in our lifves.
Betty had been a friend of my family and I rode at her barn when I was younger. She was always so kind to me. She actually gave me a horse years ago. She was always outside and always caring for her animals and property. I own one of her old horses Queen of Faith. Betty will be missed.
I had the privilege of working with Betty at Terminix for many years. She was smart, sassy and had one of the biggest hearts of anyone I knew. I often think of her and remember so many fun experiences we had together. I am thankful to have have known her. Big prayers for peace and comfort for your family during this time.
I did not have the chance to work with Ms. Cameron at Terminix, but I remember her name from my youth, as she was such a well known person. Some of the stories of her are legendary. May she rest in peace, and her memory be eternal.
Betty was very special to my family. I remember how kind she was to me my entire life. My mother loved Betty and considered her a dear friend. I was so excited when my daughter was able to spend time with Betty. She was a wonderful person and will be missed.
Sympathy to Betty’s family. May God give you comfort in this time of sadness. I loved being acquainted with this sweet lady!
I worked twice for Betty at Terminix. She was a “Tuff Old BIrd” and she demanded that you work! Although at that time I thought she had no compassion at times, she always did show she had a heart when the chips were down. She just expected you to work hard to get the job done and no excuses and that’s why she made Asheville’s Terminix Company Number One! I used to hate her at times but I left there Loving Her as she taught me to work hard to succeed in life. She reminds me of a Female version of General Patton that we need today in the Workplaces and Running this Nation! I will miss her and regret I never looked her up again.
Blessing to the Family of Ms. Cameron.