Betty Jane Tippette Raper, age 75, of Rocky Mount, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2016. Born in Halifax County, she was the daughter of the late William Dodson Tippette and Agnes Chichester Parrish. She was also preceded in death by her step father, Edward Parrish; sister, Priscilla Tippette Fisher of Florence, SC, and, brother Donovan (Don) Powell Tippette of Rocky Mount.

She is survived by her son, Gregg Raper (Lori); daughter, Pam Jenkins (Wayne); 4 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews; half-brother, William Dodson Tippette (Martha) of Garner; sister-in-law, Linda Barnes Tippette of Rocky Mount.

A graveside service was held on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Reverend Billy Webb officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Jane's name to Duke Homecare and Hospice, 4321 Medical Park Drive, Suite 101, Durham, NC 27704

Arrangements by Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Rocky Mount.