Mrs. Betty H. Eller

Mrs. Betty H. Eller age 71, of Jefferson, NC died Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Eller was born August 10, 1943 in Avery County to Robert and Fairy Trivette Holman. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, P.J. "Pete" Eller, brothers, Junior Holman and Tommy Holman. Mrs. Eller was raised in the Buffalo Community. Betty went to Beaver Creek High School. She retired from Sara Lee Knit Products and later worked for the Museum of Ashe County History. Among her hobbies she enjoyed gardening, flowers, jigsaw puzzles, spending time with her adopted dogs " Wally" and "Freddie" and spending time with her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all she met. Betty was a lifetime member of Bristol Baptist Church and taught Sunday school. She is now enjoying being with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. James 4:14

Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Billy Joe Blevins, Rev. Lloyd Day and Rev. Ken Furches. Burial will follow in Jefferson City Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Badger Funeral Home.

Mrs. Eller is survived by: one son, Peter Eller and wife Betty of Jefferson, one daughter, Susan Day and husband Gary, one brother, Harold Holman, one sister, Sophia Turnmire all of West Jefferson, one grandson, Jacob Day. Also surviving are several sisters in-law, brothers in-law, nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to 1904 Museum of Ashe County History, PO Box 1404, Jefferson, NC 28640.

The family is meeting at the home of her sister in-law, Wava Osborne, 413 North Main Street in Jefferson.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mrs. Eller's arrangements.

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