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Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Wood Timbers, 83, of Charlotte, North Carolina, and formerly Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away early Friday morning, April 1, 2022. Born in Hartsville, South Carolina, on October 12, 1938, Betty was the daughter of Rosa Lee Pennington Wood and Paul Nathaniel Wood, Sr. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Bart Timbers of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Betty is survived by her son, Jamie Timbers of New York, New York; her brother, Paul N. Wood Jr., of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; a niece and a nephew. At RJ Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem, she enjoyed Inter-mural basketball and tennis, Serviteers, Y-Teens, Gym leaders club, mixed chorus, and college club. She attended Meredith College in Raleigh and graduated from Coker College in Hartsville in 1960 with a B.S. in Business Education. After college, she initially taught in Natural Bridge, Virginia, and then, with some good friends, moved west to teach in Las Cruces, New Mexico. After almost two decades of dedicated teaching in Las Cruces, she moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, to be closer to her mother. She took a teaching position with the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System, eventually retiring from CMSS. Teaching was her passion and mission in life, teaching business and computer technology, where she helped shape students' minds to prepare them for life. A voracious reader, she always carried a book with her, reading dozens of books a year. She also enjoyed exploring flea markets with her son, Jamie. As a Southerner, family and traditions were very important to Betty, and she never missed a family gathering in Charlotte or Hartsville or celebrations for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. Betty was a member of Providence Baptist Church in Charlotte, where she served as a receptionist in the activities center and helped in the nursery for infants and toddlers. People who knew Betty always referred to her as very sweet and kind, and very nice to be around. A private burial will be held at the historic Magnolia Cemetery in Hartsville, with the family gathering at Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Providence Baptist Church, 4921 Randolph Rd., Charlotte, NC 28226. “Let not your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in me” John 14:1 NIV. “… God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in times of trouble.” Psalm 46:1 NIV. The Directors of Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home & Crematory are caring for the family.

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Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Timbers

October 12, 1938 - April 1, 2022