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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Betty Parnell
Christopher
October 8, 1936 – May 3, 2025
Betty Meeks Parnell Christopher, 88, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025. She was predeceased by her mother and father, Eva Mae Culpepper Meeks and Charles Emmett Meeks of Anderson, SC.
She was born October 8, 1936, in Anderson, SC. She worked for Oxford Industries, Belton, SC in quality control, until the plant's closure in 1993. She then became a guest ambassador for AnMed Health Medical Center until her second retirement in 2006. Betty was a faithful member of Concord Baptist Church.
She leaves behind her daughters, Sharon "Sherry" Cashion of Asheville, NC and Cathey McClain (Earl) of Anderson, SC; stepdaughter, Nancy White (Tim) of Norcross, GA; granddaughters, Kristin Bolt (Joe) and Leah Duncan (Chris); step grandson, Josh White (Chandinie); great grandchildren, Jackson, Evie, Alec, Isla, and Emme; and step great granddaughter, Lily.
She was twice widowed; first to the late Dean Jackson Parnell and then secondly by Harley Christoper. Betty was the last surviving member of her immediate family, having been predeceased by brothers, Thomas Meeks, Troy Meeks, and Bobby Meeks; and sisters, Ollie McCrider, Ola Barnes, Odessa Jordan, Vernell Kelley, and Ruth Owen.
The family will greet friends and family on Monday, May 5, 2025 at The McDougald Funeral Home from noon until 1:15 pm. The service will be held in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel at 2:00 pm. Chaplain Deon Louw and Reverend Michael Kinard will officiate. Entombment will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Home for Children, 110 Calvary Home Circle, Anderson, SC 29621.
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