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Elizabeth Jean Chittum

1927 - 2020

Elizabeth Jean Chittum obituary, 1927-2020, Charleston, FL

BORN

1927

DIED

2020

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Mackie-Sinclair-Hawkins Funeral & Crematory Service, Inc

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Yadkinville, North Carolina

Elizabeth Chittum Obituary

Elizabeth Jean Chittum DOBSON, NC - Elizabeth "Betty" Jean (Speer) Chittum, 93, of Dobson, NC, died on November 11, 2020 following a brief illness. Betty was born August 23, 1927 in Orlando, FL. Betty was the daughter of the late Eugene M. Speer and Myrtle E. Speer. In addition to her parents, Betty is preceded in death by her sister, Barbara A. Brame and her husband, Harold T. Chittum, Jr. Survivors include her son, Harold T. Chittum, III (Jaymie), daughters, Ann E. Chittum and Janet Chittum Sosnowski, granddaughters, Cornelia Sosnowski Prescott (Corey) and Anna Sosnowski Finch (Parker), great-grandchildren, Grace Elizabeth Prescott, Rhett Christian Finch and Bradford Thomas Prescott. Betty attended Orlando High School and was graduated from The University of Texas. She was a life-long member of the AOPi Sorority. She was also a fifty- year member of The Berean Sunday School class at the First Presbyterian Church in Orlando. After college, Betty married the love of her life, Hal, and together they loved and raised their 3 children, Hal, Ann and Janet. Hal and Betty were married for fifty-two years. Betty lived her later years in Charleston, SC and in Dobson, NC. A service for Betty will be held at a later date in Charleston, SC. To sign the online guest book, please visit our website www.daviefh.com. Davie Funeral and Cremation of Yadkinville are honored to serve the family. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Nov. 13 to Nov. 14, 2020.

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Patti and John Sosnowski

November 16, 2020

Our sympathy goes out to all the family during this time of loss and grief.
Betty's love and devotion to her family never ceased.
May God's peace and love be with you always , and may He sustain you in the days ahead.

Paula Cooper

November 14, 2020

My deepest sympathy regarding the lost of your mother. Betty was steadfast in her opinions and very giving to our sorority alumnae group in Charleston, SC. Lunchesons at her house are fond sisterhood memories. She will be missed.

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