Betty Horton Clarke

Betty Jane Horton Clarke, age 87, of 230 Harrison Street, Unit 2, Eden, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at Morehead Memorial Hospital.

A funeral service will be held 11 am Wednesday at First United Methodist Church with the Reverend Sue Anne Morris presiding. Burial will follow at Dan View Cemetery.

Mrs. Clarke was born May 7, 1927 in Easton, PA to the late Allen and Margaret Horton. She was an active and devoted member of the First United Methodist Church of Draper. Betty was a long time community volunteer for the American Red Cross and Caregivers. She was an avid golfer and past President of the Ladies Golf Association at Meadow Greens Country Club.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Dr. Gordon Clarke and longtime companion, Jimmie Pyron.

She is survived by her daughters, Susan Pyron and husband Jim of Eden and Oak Island, NC; Nancy Collins of Roanoke, VA and Patty Clarke of Durham, NC; grandchildren, Liz McBroom and husband Kevin, Jason Collins, Matthew Collins, Charlie Pyron, Matthew Pyron and Natalie Pyron; brother, Harry Horton.

The family will receive friends at the church from 10 till 11 am prior to the service, and other times at Betty's home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 130 Main Street, Eden, NC 27288

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com