Celebrating the life of
Betty Haines Becton
November 16, 1916 - October 29, 2011
Betty Haines Becton
Savannah- Betty H. Becton, 94, died Saturday, October 29, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
Betty was a native and life long resident of Savannah with many years spent living in the Rose Dhu Community. Early in her life she was employed with the Chatham County Board of Education. She traveled throughout Georgia as a speaker with the Christian Women's Club and was a member of Windsor Forest Baptist Church. Her husband, James F. Becton preceded her in death.
She is survived by her daughters, Betty "Tinka" Becton Swetland and her husband, Fred of Bradenton, FL and Paula "Polly" Becton of Atlanta, GA; grandsons, Christian Becton Camfield of Covington, GA, and Craig W. Camfield of Sarasota, FL, and four great-grandchildren.
A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at Bonaventure Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made to a favorite charity of choice.
My thoughts and prayers are with Becton family. Tinka and Polly your mother was one of the sweetest persons I have ever known. At the age of 14, I first met Mrs. Becton while working at the A&P grocery store at DeRenne and White Bluff Road. I was working there as a young bag boy part time while on summer vacation. Every, Friday I made it a point to carry out her groceries to her car. That's when I met Tinka my first sweet heart and fell madly in love. That was over a half a century ago. While experiencing the love and affections from the Becton family I remember her charm, sense of humor and infectious smile. Even though there are no profound or clever words that can accurately depict what an immense; person Mrs. Becton was, I will always remember that enthusiastic, outgoing character that she possessed. Yet over all, it is truly Mrs. Becton undying love and devotion to her family that defines the lady I have known, respected and loved. Wayne Disher
- Wayne Disher, Savannah, GA
Sincere condolences on the passing of Mrs. Becton. She was a dear lady and a favorite customer of Dubberly's Seafood for many years. May your happy memories of her bring comfort during this difficult time.
- The Dubberly's & Debbie Langston, Savannah, GA
Thoughts and prayers are with the family.Ms.Becton was a delightful lady;lots of wit and wisdom.We were blessed to worship with her at Windsor Forest Baptist until we moved. Also got to know her better attending Christian Womens;hearing her testimony and even modeling with her in some of our fashiion shows. May GOD bless you all. With love in CHRIST, Larry and Sarah Spence
- SARAH SPENCE, Claxton, GA
Thoughts and prayers are with the family.Ms.Becton was a delightful lady;lots of wit and wisdom.We were blessed to worship with her at Windsor Forest Baptist until we moved. Also got to know her better attending Christian Womens;hearing her testimony and even modeling with her in some of our fashiion shows. May GOD bless you all. With love in CHRIST, Larry and Sarah Spence
- SARAH SPENCE, Claxton, GA
With Deepest Sympathy Windsor Forest Baptist Church
- LeCroy Sunday School Class, Savannah, GA
In Sympathy and Prayer.
- Winnie Ennis and Nancy Purvis, Savannah, GA
Betty was a dear friend. You have my deepest sympathy and prayers.
- Gene Pickens, Savannah, GA
Polly and Tinka, I have fond memories of your Mom. May God bless you both. Janet
- Janet Blackstone, Jacksonvill, FL
Tinka, Polly and Family, Your Mother, Betty, was a great neighbor and friend. We will always remember the great lemon & mincemeat pies she made in return for small favors we did for her. She couldn't understand why we weren't in her pool the whole summer, since she enjoyed it so much and invited us. Many fond memories.
- John and Linda Scarborough, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with Becton family. Tinka and Polly your mother was one of the sweetest persons I have ever known. At the age of 14, I first met Mrs. Becton while working at the A&P grocery store at DeRenne and White Bluff Road. I was working there as a young bag boy part time while on summer vacation. Every, Friday I made it a point to carry out her groceries to her car. That's when I met Tinka my first sweet heart and fell madly in love. That was over a half a century ago. While experiencing the love and affections from the Becton family I remember her charm, sense of humor and infectious smile. Even though there are no profound or clever words that can accurately depict what an immense; person Mrs. Becton was, I will always remember that enthusiastic, outgoing character that she possessed. Yet over all, it is truly Mrs. Becton undying love and devotion to her family that defines the lady I have known, respected and loved. Wayne Disher
- Wayne Disher, Savannah, GA
Sincere condolences on the passing of Mrs. Becton. She was a dear lady and a favorite customer of Dubberly's Seafood for many years. May your happy memories of her bring comfort during this difficult time.
- The Dubberly's & Debbie Langston, Savannah, GA
Thoughts and prayers are with the family.Ms.Becton was a delightful lady;lots of wit and wisdom.We were blessed to worship with her at Windsor Forest Baptist until we moved. Also got to know her better attending Christian Womens;hearing her testimony and even modeling with her in some of our fashiion shows. May GOD bless you all. With love in CHRIST, Larry and Sarah Spence
- SARAH SPENCE, Claxton, GA
Thoughts and prayers are with the family.Ms.Becton was a delightful lady;lots of wit and wisdom.We were blessed to worship with her at Windsor Forest Baptist until we moved. Also got to know her better attending Christian Womens;hearing her testimony and even modeling with her in some of our fashiion shows. May GOD bless you all. With love in CHRIST, Larry and Sarah Spence
- SARAH SPENCE, Claxton, GA
With Deepest Sympathy Windsor Forest Baptist Church
- LeCroy Sunday School Class, Savannah, GA
In Sympathy and Prayer.
- Winnie Ennis and Nancy Purvis, Savannah, GA
Betty was a dear friend. You have my deepest sympathy and prayers.
- Gene Pickens, Savannah, GA
Polly and Tinka, I have fond memories of your Mom. May God bless you both. Janet
- Janet Blackstone, Jacksonvill, FL
Tinka, Polly and Family, Your Mother, Betty, was a great neighbor and friend. We will always remember the great lemon & mincemeat pies she made in return for small favors we did for her. She couldn't understand why we weren't in her pool the whole summer, since she enjoyed it so much and invited us. Many fond memories.
- John and Linda Scarborough, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
