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Betty Bivens Obituary

Betty Bivens CHARLESTON - Betty C. Bivens, 69, of Charleston, SC, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Monday, October 16, 2023. Born on October 21, 1953 in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Martha Failes Cabot and Arthur Cabot. Betty began her career at M.U.S.C. in 1971, where she worked in different capacities for over 40 years. In her retirement, she enjoyed traveling, bowling, playing pickleball, working a part-time job at Kiawah Island, working and volunteering with Neighbors Together, and volunteering with Water Missions International. She also enjoyed giving her time to helping others, and made it a point to spend quality time with the people she loved! Betty is survived by her daughter, Shannon Gregg (Matthew); grandchildren, Colson and Hannah; and her siblings: Susan Cabot, Art Cabot and Ted Cabot. A celebration of life will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1400 Manor Boulevard, Charleston, SC 29407. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Food for the Hungry, Att: Church Mobilization, 1224 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85034 (Be SURE to write "For Chajbul Guatemala" in the memo section) or Mira Foundation USA, 77 Cherokee Road, Pinehurst, NC 28374. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at mcalister-smith.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, 2501 Bees Ferry Road, Charleston, SC 29414, (843) 722-8371.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Oct. 21 to Oct. 22, 2023.

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Linda Dodd

November 10, 2023

Shannon. I am sorry I am sending condolences so late but I just became aware of your Mother's passing. I worked in research compliance at MUSC and Betty and we became friends through the approval and oversight process of various research projects she coordinated in the Department of Pediatrics. She was a hard worker and very dedicated to her patients and the Doctors she supported. My sincere condolences to you, your family and all who loved Betty. I know she will be missed. May you all find peace and comfort through God's amazing grace.

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