Betty Jane Landers Arrowood
October 4, 1926 ~ October 12, 2015
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
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Betty Jane Landers Arrowood, 89, of Fairview Ave., Asheville, went to her heavenly home on Monday, October 12, 2015.
Mrs. Arrowood was born in Marshall, NC, and was a daughter of the late Hobert Charles and Ola Mae Payne Landers. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Robert Cecil Arrowood, Jr.; her brother, Charles Landers; and her sister, Marie Landers Fisher.
She attended Warren Wilson College and was a member of Oakley Baptist Church, where she served faithfully as a Sunday school teacher, choir member, and on various leadership committees. She was employed with several government agencies before retiring at age 70 with over 25 years of service from the National Climatic Data Center. She earned numerous performance commendations for her work there. In her free time, she enjoyed bird watching, sewing, visiting Myrtle Beach and watching sunsets.
She is survived by her daughter, Janice Manning (Dwight); son, Cecil Arrowood; grandchildren: Travis Manning, Nate Manning, Adam Arrowood (Amanda), and Lindsey Arrowood; great-grandchildren: Hunter Manning, Jayvin Priester, and Emersyn Avery Arrowood; sister-in-law, Lena Landers, and several nieces.
A funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday at the Groce Funeral Home chapel on Patton Ave. with the Revs. Dr. Thad Dowdle and Tom Pierce officiating. Interment will follow at Ashelawn Gardens of Memory.
Her family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Sanctuary Renovation Fund, Oakley Baptist Church, 70 Fairview Ave., Asheville, NC 28803, or to the Alzheimer's Association, Western Carolina, 4600 Park Rd., Ste. 250, Charlotte, NC 28209.
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To the family, So sorry to hear about Betty. She was a good friend and co-worker at NCDC. She taught me a lot. I know she was a good Christian lady and loved her family very much. I remember her telling me that her grandsons teased her about driving fast. I know she will be missed. Praying that God gives the family peace during the next several days.
For Betty’s family, So sorry to hear this. I worked at NCDC where Betty worked. She was one of the sweetest ladies I ever knew. My most Sincere Condolences to the family.
I am so sorry to see that Betty has passed away, although I am sure that she is HEAVEN WITH OUR GOD!!!!!!!!!
I worked at the NCDC with BETTY for many years and she was a very, very sweet, friendly person!!
May GOD be with BETTY and her family, her friends and all who knew her!!
LOVE TO ALL!!!!!!!! Glenn and Helen O’Kelley
23 Fieldcrest Circle, Asheville, NC
So sorry to learn of the passing of your Mother. May God comfort the family today and in the days to come.
Cecil and Family-
We were so saddened to hear of your mother’s passing. We know she’s in heaven right now, trying out her wings, free of any pain. If there is anything that we can do for you, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We’ll be praying for you all. Love you- Dorral, Janet &Janae; Wofford
Dearest Janice, Cecil & Families. Our Deepest Sympathy is with you all during the loss of your Mother. She was a very special lady and I enjoyed working with her at NCDC. She always put others before herself. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and we have the joy of knowing she is in Heaven with your Dad and numerous other loved ones. God Bless you all.
I worked with Betty several years ago and she one the best co-workers that I had. Always had a smile and was true Christian at Heart. I will be praying for the Family.. May God Bless each of you
Larry & Lila Carr
Leicester, NC
A wonderful person to know and work with.