Bettie L. Carter, age 87, of Blandon, passed away on Friday January 1, 2016 in her residence.
Born on October 3, 1928, the daughter of the late Nevin Schreck and Esther M. (Webster) Schreck.
Bettie had worked at the former Luden's Inc., Reading now Hershey Foods for 35 years retiring in 1988. She loved flower gardening and would plant beds all around her house. Her other interest was crocheting and would supply her family with items from doilies to vests. She loved her dogs Chardonnay and Champagne which were always at her side. The best time for Bettie was being surrounded by her family.
Survived by her children Rev. Dr. Thomas W. Shephard husband of Carol Jean Shephard of Kansas City, MO, Rhondalee (Carter) widow of the late Dennis Manwiller of Blandon, Cherie L. (Carter) wife of George Heffner of Blandon and Ricky R. Carter husband of Georgette Carter of Fleetwood. Other survivors include fourteen grandchildren, twenty-three great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren
Bettie was preceded in death by her sons Randy R. Carter and Darryl J. Carter.
A viewing will be held Wednesday evening, January 6th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm and Thursday 10:00 am to 11:00am followed by a funeral service at 11:00am from Mae A. Stump Funeral Home, Inc., 117 West Main Street, Fleetwood. Burial will be in Berks county Memorial Gardens.
Contributions can be made in Bettie's memory to the Animal Rescue League, 58 Kennel Road, Birdsboro, PA 19508