Betty Edwards Whiteside
April 5, 1924 ~ April 12, 2020
Born in:
Taylorsville, NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailBetty Edwards Whiteside, 96, took the hand of Jesus and went to heaven on Easter morning, April 12, 2020 at the Brooks- Howell Home in Asheville.
A resident of Asheville, Betty was the daughter of the late Ross and Sallie G. Matheson and step-daughter of Marie C. Matheson. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Ellis F. “Jack” Edwards, Sr. and second husband, Robert W. Whiteside.
She is survived by her daughters; Sallie E. Salley of Asheville, Martha E. Clontz of Fletcher, and Betty E. Graves of Old Fort; son, Ellis F. “Jack” Edwards, Jr. of Statesville; step-daughters, Leesa W. Roberts of Asheville, Leslie W. Roland of Asheville and Robin Whiteside of San Francisco, CA; brother, J. Robert Matheson, of Conover; 13 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Betty was a Field Executive for Pisgah Girl Scout Council serving counties in Western North Carolina. She was a long time active member of West Asheville Presbyterian Church; serving as Sunday School teacher, elder and Clerk of Session. She loved God and expressed that love to all she came into contact with, and everyone loved her in return.
Betty loved to travel and had visited 49 states and several European countries. She was always ready to go with anyone on a trip if the opportunity presented itself.
Betty loved her family and expressed that love every time she saw them. She was a great mother, a loving “Munga” to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and a wonderful friend to all. She loved everyone the “mostest” and said she will love you forever.
A private graveside service will be held at Green Hills Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
The family wishes to express their deepest appreciation to the staff of Brooks-Howell Home and CarePartners Hospice.
Memorials may be made to West Asheville Presbyterian Church, 690 Haywood Rd. Asheville, NC 28806 or Brooks-Howell Home Emergency Fund, Attn: Colleen Ownsbey, 266 Merrimon Ave., Asheville, NC 28801.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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My heart goes out to the family. The Edwards were neighbors and friends in my childhood. She was a dear sweet soul. Even in her later years I would send greetings through her daughter Sally. She always seemed to remember me. Our lives are better that she passed our way.
Martha,Sally, and BettyRoss,
It was always such a joy to see Mrs Whiteside and talk with her about the Lord and greasy beans. She was and amazing lady with three equally amazing daughters. It is our honor and pleasure to have known your Mom. Sending our sympathy and prayers to you all.
So sorry for your loss. Betty was a neighbor for years and I always enjoyed talking to her on my walk around the circle. She was such a beautiful person in appearance and personality. You all are in our prayers.
Dear Family,
When I moved onto Brucemont Circle in 1989, Betty was the first neighbor to welcome me. She was such a dear lady. I’m very sorry for your loss.
Sending our love and prayers to all of Betty’s Family. You are in our thoughts during this time sadness. What a wonderful and glorious life Betty Lived.
Hello Sallie and family,
How blessed I am to have known your Mama Betty! I am so thankful for the precious memories I have from when my little grey poodle, Levi, and I would visit her at Brooks-Howell. Oh, how she loved dogs and I am thankful I got to share my little one with her, and while with her, I got to hear so much about her wonderful children and grandchildren. You all were so loved and I pray her greatness lives on through each of you.
Ginny Pierson
Dear Sallie and family,
It was great to work with Betty many years ago. I was the Secretary in Henderson
County. After the meetings we always went out for lunch. In later years some of the former
leaders would get together at A Day in the Country for lunch and fellowship. We always
enjoyed our times togetbher. Cherish her memories.
Dearest Sallie, Betty Ross, Jack and Martha,
We are so sad to have just realized that precious Betty Ross had moved to her Heavenly home on the most perfect of days – Resurrection Sunday, as we read the bulletin this morning for the Service at Central. We know how truly loved and cared for Betty was by all of you and that she is now bathing in the face to face love of our Lord.
We and all of our family will be lifting each of you up in prayer and in these crazy days for special strength and peace as you grieve and deal with all that losing a loved one entails.
Needless to say, we would be honored to be of any help to each of you and the extended families.
God bless you all,
Bill and Alice
Dearest Sallie, Betty Ross, Jack and Martha,
We are so sad to have just realized that precious Betty Ross had moved to her Heavenly home on the most perfect of days – Resurrection Sunday, as we read the bulletin this morning for the Service at Central. We know how truly loved and cared for Betty was by all of you and that she is now bathing in the face to face love of our Lord.
We and all of our family will be lifting each of you up in prayer and in these crazy days for special strength and peace as you grieve and deal with all that losing a loved one entails.
Needless to say, we would be honored to be of any help to each of you and the extended families.
God bless you all,
Bill and Alice
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.