Edith “Betty” Ralph, 76, of Elizabethton, Tenn., a loving wife and sister, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at her residence. A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late Waitsel and Emma Cox Febuary.
“Betty” was a homemaker and had a very giving and loving heart. She was a member of Slagle Methodist Church. She was very family oriented and enjoyed working with her church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Thomas Lee Ralph, and by six siblings.
Survivors include a brother, John L. Febuary, Hayes, Va.; one son; good friend and longtime companion, Jeff Crowe, Elizabethton; good friend, Sheila Taylor Hartley, Elizabethton; and several nieces and nephews.
A service to honor the life of Edith “Betty” Ralph will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, April 15, in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services with Pastor James Michael Berry officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1 until 2 p.m. Monday, prior to the service. Interment will follow the funeral service on Monday in the George Mottern Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to the Shriner’s, 5770 Shelby Oaks Drive, Memphis, TN 38134. Online condolences may be sent to the family and viewed by visiting our website at www.hathawaypercy.com.
Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services is honored to serve the Ralph family. Office: (423) 543-5544.