Betty Durrence

Betty Garrett Durrence, 87, passed away Friday, September 15, 2017 at Augusta University Medical Center. She was born May 18, 1930 in Florence, S.C and lived in Glennville since 1949. She was a graduate of Lake City High School in Lake City, S.C where she was the Valedictorian of the Class of 1947. She was a graduate of Georgia Southern Teachers College now Georgia Southern University. She taught School in Chatham and Tattnall County Public Schools for 16 years, retiring in 1995 from Pinewood Christian Academy after 25 years of teaching. She was a member of Harmony United Methodist Church and preceded in death by her husband, Melton Durrence.
She is survived by, Son, James M. "Jimmy" (Samantha) Durrence of Glennville, GA
Sisters, Dorothy Murphy of Weaverville, N.C.
Frederica Cameron of Coward, S.C.
Grandchildren, Jamey (Amber) Durrence, Layla (Chandler) Weaver
Step-Grandchildren,Kaitlin (Will) Phillips and Blake Hughes
Great Grandchildren, MiKaley and Banks Durrence, Ella Weaver
Step-Great Grandchild, Reese Phillips
Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Visitation will begin at 5:00 pm, Sunday, September 17, 2017 at Brannen Kennedy Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 am, Monday, September 18, 2017 at Harmony United Methodist Church with Rev. Ramon Hernandez and Dr. Tab Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Pinewood Christian Academy, P.O. Box 7, Bellville, GA 30414 or Harmony United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1119, Glennville, GA 30427.
Pallbearers: Mike Durrence, Merriell Durrence, Barney Durrence,
Chandler Weaver, Herschel Durrence, Drew Thomas

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