Betty Williamson Welch

Betty Ann Williamson Welch, 89 of Minnesott Beach went peacefully to her heavenly home the evening of November 29 ^th , 2020. She was born in Lumberton, NC, November 26, 1931, to Arthur W. Williamson, Sr. and Elizabeth Peal Williamson of Cerro Gordo, NC, both deceased.

She was affectionately known as “Miss Bett”, “Miss Betty” or “Nana” to the many children and adults to whom she taught piano in Pamlico County. For 47 years she shared her love for Jesus  and her gift of music with students, churches and schools through plays, recitals, special choirs, weddings, Bible schools, Christmas specials, celebrations, accompaniments and many other occasions.  Betty attended St. Mary’s Girls School in Raleigh and was married to the late Ralston F. Welch from High Point for 48 years. They retired to Oriental, NC in 1975. Mrs. Welch was a member of the NC Music Association District Area Music Festival and judged annually at ECU in Greenville.

She is survived by her daughters Linda Sanderson (Senator Norman) of Minnesott Beach, and Sandy Barber (Grosvenor) of Oriental; 3 grandchildren-Jennifer Sanderson Alcock (Frankie) of New Bern, Lee Sanderson (Stephanie) of North Wilkesboro and Becky Barber of Greenville; 3 great-grandsons- Caleb, Joel, and Addison Alcock of New Bern.  Sisters- Margaret Peal Godwin (Benny deceased), and Jean Arthur Hammond (Sonny) of Cerro Gordo, NC, Sarah Purvis (Bryan) of Mint Hill, NC, and Arthur W. Williamson, Jr. (Melissa) of Newland, NC.

The family would like to thank the precious personal care givers who assisted her over the last 5 years and Hospice of Pamlico and their wonderful, and loving expert care in her home during her last days. Mrs. Welch, her dear friend, Sally Mauney, and her daughter, Linda Sanderson, were the first trained Hospice Volunteers in Pamlico County under the instruction of Dr. Fran Deaton, sponsored by the Oriental United Methodist Church.

Private interment will be at St. Thomas Episcopal Church Columbarium, date to be determined. Online condolences, Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Pamlico, 602 Main St., Bayboro, NC 28515 and Pamlico Christian Academy, PO Box 68, Grantsboro, NC 28529.