BETHLEHEM – Elizabeth “Betty” Blanton Petree, 89, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016.
A native of Talbotton, Ga., she was the daughter of the late William Benjamin and Sarah Fryer Blanton. Mrs. Petree was a member of the Winder First United Methodist Church since 1959. She retired from Barrow County DFACS and was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution.
Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Henry Reyno Petree, Bethlehem; sons and daughters-in-law, Reyno Blanton Petree, Tucker, Benjamin Russell and Kenda Petree, Bethlehem, and Dr. Lewis Holden and Ellen Petree, Winder; and three grandchildren, Robert Russell Petree, Holden Ealy Petree, and Margaret Elizabeth Petree.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 13, at 4 p.m., from Winder First United Methodist Church. She will lie in state at the church 1 hour prior to the service. The Revs. Terry Tippens and Dan Brown will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 12, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.. at the funeral home.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.carterfhwinder.com