BORN

1940

DIED

2015

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Betty Cannon Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 14, 2015.

Betty B. Cannon, 75, of Lumberton passed away Saturday, December 12, 2015 in Wesley Medical Center, Hattiesburg.

Funeral services will be at FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - LUMBERTON on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at 11:00 am. Burial will follow in Lumberton City Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Tuesday at the church.

Ms. Cannon was born October 27, 1940 in Lumberton to Andrew Jackson Blackwell, Sr. and Theola Jones Blackwell. She was a retired secretary with Lumberton Schools and a member of First Baptist Church in Lumberton.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one daughter, Melissa Suzanne "Suzy" Dupree; and ten brothers & sisters.

Family members include two sons, Greg Cannon of Atlanta, GA, Jay Cannon of Lumberton; two grandchildren, Chris Davis, Alisha Davis; and a host of great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to First Baptist Church - Lumberton.

White Funeral Home, (601) 796-2781. whitefuneralhomelumberton.com

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December 16, 2015

Carol Gales

Ms. Betty was so sweet!! Every one at school loved her, me personally!! I remember my mom picking me up on some days and Ms Betty telling me I couldn't leave.. haha she was quite a character!! And will be missed dearly!!

December 16, 2015

Debbie Smith

Ms. Betty was so sweet!! A very loving and caring woman!!

December 16, 2015

Treenecia Garraway

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December 15, 2015

Pam Graves

Miss Betty was such a sweet person. I enjoyed working with her through my job. She truly cared about the students. So sorry she didn't get to enjoy retirement!!!

December 15, 2015

Buddy Phillips

Ms. Cannon touched the lives of many young people in Lumberton. Her passion and commitment to the school's administration and students alike were commendable and unsurpassed. Her tireless efforts are immeasurable and have not gone unnoticed. I am proud to have known her and know she will again excel in her next assignment as an angel in the kingdom. God bless you Ms. Betty.

December 14, 2015

Celeste Marzoni

Ms Betty will be missed by many. She was so good to all students at Lumberton school. She always had a smile. I know she's in a better place, has her wings and a smile. Prayers for her family and loved ones.

December 14, 2015

Gabe Beasley

Ms.Betty u will be Surely missed and u will always have a spot in my heart because u was my first friend when i came to LHS in 2011.

December 14, 2015

Wilma Joshua

December 14, 2015

Treenecia Garraway

Ms. Cannon was indeed a jewel and will be sorely missed. She took great care in helping to orient me to LHS when I became the Counselor in 2011. Her heart for LHS and the city of Lumberton was immense. She always made the kids, staff, and parents feel loved and appreciated. Hearing of her passing really hurt my heart. Over my 4 years of working with her, we had developed a great working relationship. Even on days when we didn't see eye to eye (which were few) we would always end the day with "you know I love ya though". With teary eyes and a sad heart, I bid you farewell "Mama Betty". Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this very difficult time.
~Treenecia R. Garraway, LHS Counselor

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