Bettie Mae (Newton) Rivenbark

Bettie Mae Newton Rivenbark, 96, of Wallace, North Carolina passed from this life to her heavenly home on Wednesday, February 11, 2025.

She was born on August 19, 1928, in Pender County; the daughter of the late James Cornelius and Katie Caison Newton.  She was also preceded in death by son Steve Rivenbark and her five sisters and 4 brothers.  

Bettie was a member of First Baptist Church of Wallace.

Surviving to cherish her memory is her children, Janice Manning of Wallace and Glenn Rivenbark and wife Phil of Fort Oglethorpe, GA; grandchildren Shannon Henderson and husband Jerome, Meredith Matthews and husband Roy and Lauren Filbert and husband Ian; great grandchildren Justin Henderson, Jordan Henderson, Nick Matthews, Scott Matthews, Chris Matthews and Bryson Philbert, numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. 

Bettie was a loving mother and caring grandmother who loved her family dearly.  She was a simple lady who enjoyed the simple things in life.  With her humble and quiet personality, Bettie minded her own business.  She enjoyed flowers, birds and doing crossword puzzles. Bettie’s favorite pastime was spending time in her swing that sat on her porch.  Most of all, Betties loved the Lord, and her life showed God’s love every day.  Bettie will be missed but treasured memories of her will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Wallace Chapel with Pastor Jack Melvin officiating. 

Burial will follow the service at Riverview Memorial Park in Watha, NC.

In lieu of flowers the family request memorial gifts be given to the Giddeon International Center, P.O. Box 97251, Washington, DC 20090-7251 or online at gideons.org/donate.

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