Betty Eileen Ward was born on May 23, 1950, to both the late Marvin and Mary Helton. Betty was born and reared in Dallas, TX and relocated to Spartanburg, SC in 2004. She was retired from Walmart and some of her favorite pass times included fishing, doing puzzles, and shopping. Betty loved ghost stories, the color turquoise, and animals, however she was especially partial to sloths and chickens.

Left to cherish her fond memories are her granddaughter, Courtney Giles, of the home; one daughter, Kellie Fulton of Anderson, SC; two sisters, Judy Helton of Dallas, TX and Mary Catherine Maxiwell of TX; one other granddaughter, Mary Elizabeth Giles; two great granddaughters, Sophia Pacheco and Lola Cerse; and a host of other family and friends.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, her only son, Larry Fulton Jr., and two sisters, Connie Helton and Susan Follis.

On November 17, 2021, Betty accepted the invitation to feast forevermore with her Savior Jesus Christ, and like a turquoise stone buried in the earth her memory is buried in the hearts of those who loved her.

"This Will Be"

The road of life is short and sweet,

And in the end our maker we'll meet,

The one who sent us here from up above,

Will open his arms with joyous love,

He will give us peace and our minds will be clear,

And the reason this is that – God is near.

There will be no jealousy or envy there,

Only love and kindness will fill the air,

And when this time has come to be,

I have this one wish inside of me,

That we'll break the bread and drink the wine,

And with Jesus Christ we all will dine,

This dinner we'll eat will not be the ending,

Cause our life hereafter is just beginning.

-Betty Fulton (Ward)