Betty Scott Rich, 81, of Rocky Mount,  died Monday night, July 15, 2013 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. Betty was born August 9, 1931 to Flora Jane Hall Scott and Truman Jay Scott. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her brother Elmer Scott.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Donald Eugene Rich; daughter Dianne Rich Raper and husband Chris Raper of Elm City; son Donald Eugene “Dee” Rich, Jr. and wife Mary White Rich of Greensboro; 6 grandchildren; sisters Edna Scott Campbell of Macon, GA, Beatrice Scott Smith and Shirley Scott Carter of Greenville, SC, and Jeanette Scott McAlister of Rocky Mount, and many beloved nieces and nephews.

A funeral service was held Thursday, July 18, 2013 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home with Rev. Brandon Dees officiating. Burial was held at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 505 S. Englewood Drive, Rocky Mount NC 27804.

Arrangements by Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.