Betty Allred

Betty Sue Drake Summers Allred passed away peacefully On November 5, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Betty Sue was born in Coweta, GA on December 1, 1926 as the second child of Henry and Evelyn Drake. She and her 4 siblings formed a lively bunch as they grew up in Burlington, NC. As a teenager, Betty Sue and her sisters Doris and Frances sang in beautiful 3-part harmony at many events. She adored her little brother Grady and youngest sister, Patsy. She graduated from Burlington High School in 1943 and soon married 'JW' Summers. They had 3 children: Betty Jo, Kay, and Jeffery. After JW passed away, Betty retired from 25 years of work at Western Electric to care for her family. Betty Sue devoted her retirement years to caring for the special needs of Betty Jo and Jeffery and assisting Kay with the special needs of Kristi and Chad. They traveled together and enjoyed many activities, including Special Olympics, Disney World, school events, and beach trips. In quiet moments, Betty enjoyed oil painting, flower arranging, ceramics, and crafting. She developed an extensive doll collection and a lovely Christmas village that delighted the children. Although she didn't like chocolate, Betty always made the 'best' chocolate pies and lots of tasty treats for every family event! We will all miss Betty Sue.a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. May she rest in Peace! **************************************************** Burlington Betty Drake Summers Allred, 86, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at the Hospice Home. She was born in Coweta, GA to the late Henry Grady Drake and Evelyn Washington Drake and was married to the late Joseph William Summers, Jr. Betty retired from Western Electric and was a member of People's Memorial Christian Church where she was involved with VIP and Senior Activities. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Kay S. and Leland Morris; son, Jeffrey W. Summers all of Burlington; grandchildren, Kristin L. Phillips and Chad J. Garner; sister and brother-in-law, Pat D. and David Helms of Whitsett; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, daughter, Betty Jo Summers; sisters, Doris D. Garrison and Frances D. Campbell and a brother, Grady G. Drake. The memorial service will be held 11:00am Friday, November 8, 2013 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. John Shields. The family will receive friends following the service with a reception. The family requests memorials to be made to the Betty Allred memorial fund, c/o Lowe Funeral Home.