Betty Denise Roberts

Betty Denise Malpass Roberts, 68, of Willard, North Carolina passed from this earthly life to her eternal rest on Friday, November 13, 2026.

She was born on January 31, 1958, in New Hanover County; the daughter of the late Carlis and Betty Moore Malpass. Betty was also preceded in death by her daughter Samantha Suzanne Malpass Roberts and her brother David Malpass.

Betty proudly served her country in the United States Air Force for 12 years.

Surviving to cherish her memory is her devoted husband of 45 years George H. Roberts of the home; step-children Braden Lawson and Kyleigh Lawson; sisters Abigail Williams and husband Milton and Cherry Jones; all of Willard; her brother Roger Malpass and wife Teresa of Castle Hayne; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends that loved Betty dearly.

Betty was a loving wife and caring sister and friend. She had a heart of pure gold and would do anything she could for others. While serving in the Air Force, Betty was a jet engine mechanic who worked on B-52 bombers, tankers, F-4’s and many other types of military equipment. She traveled to many places while serving her country and met many people. Betty met George while they both were in service at Seymore Johnson Air Force Base. They fell in love and ended up getting married while both were in the military. Betty worked 5 years at Johntson Atoll military base in the Pacific, then she went to work on the base in Maryland and finished her military duty at Washington State. Betty had a lot of experiences during her life that made her the woman she was. She loved her family and she loved her country.  Betty will surely be missed but she will never be forgotten.

Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at Riverview Memorial Park in Watha with Pastor John Chase officiating.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., one hour prior to the service at the cemetery.

Memorial gifts may be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or you can give online at https://www.stjude.org/donate.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Wallace, NC