She was born Betty Ann Puckett on November 27, 1932, in Jackson, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Pow, her son, David Henry Pow, and her daughter, Rachel Kathleen Pow. She was also preceded by her parents W.A. and Effie Puckett, her sister Jackie Payne, and her brothers W.A. Puckett Jr. and John Franklin (Butch) Puckett. She is survived by children Andy Pow and Amy Pow Viles, grandchildren Jacob Viles and Tyler Pow, and his wife, Lauren, Christa Perry, and Phillip Perry. Her sister, Carol Middleton, of New Jersey, and niece, Merribeth Bizzell of Celo, NC, as well as her granddaughter in heart, Brandi Phillips, and her husband, Matt, and their daughters, Brooke and Myla, of Longwood, Florida.  She is also survived by her great-grandchildren Gabriel and Jasper Pow, Landon Taylor, and Liam and Cohen Karp. She also leaves her best friend Barbara Lincoln of Denver, NC, and the "Golden Girls," Sharon Duke, Linda Dinklage, Carol Stewart, Angie Parkerson, and Judy Marshburn.

Betty was a graduate of the Gilfoy School of Nursing in Jackson, MS. She served in the Army Nurse Corps for three years and retired after many years from the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC. After retirement, she was an active volunteer at St. Joseph's Episcopal Church for ten years and developed a strong concern for the homeless and underserved in our community. She established a small medical clinic, allowing clients to receive medical care along with personal care needs. In 1997, Betty was a co-recipient of the North Carolina Governor's Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service for work at the Homeless Day Center.

She was a lifelong Christian from the age of six and a member of Cedar Falls Baptist Church for 50 years, where she served as a choir member, Deacon, KIT Club member, and Shawl ministry member. She was the coordinator of the Bridge Ministry for fourteen years and a nursery worker for many years. She loved playing softball in the church league for many years. She loved her fellow Christians at Cedar Falls very much. She was noted for her good sense of humor, her cooking, and her ability to relate well with all people, seeing everyone as God's child. Her friendships knew no bounds relative to age, race, or religion. She formed close bonds with many diverse people. She loved all creatures, big and small, especially dachshunds. Above all, she loved the Lord.

In March 2021, she joined the First Baptist Church of Fayetteville, NC, where she experienced great fellowship with like-minded Christians.

A funeral service will be Thursday, December 28, 2023, at 12 noon at First Baptist Church. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Cumberland Interfaith Hospitality Network, Harvest Ministries of Fayetteville, or a personal charity of choice.

Online condolences may be sent to http://www.jerniganwarren.com

Services provided by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St., Fayetteville, NC 28301