Betty Blackard Averette Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Betty Blackard Averette (Raleigh, North Carolina), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Betty left this world on June 8, 2025 at the age of 84, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping Betty's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George Tharp Blackard and Annie Laurie Watkins Blackard. She is survived by: her husband John Alexander Averette; her children, Jill A. Talley (Mike), Stephen Averette (Shelley) and Mark Averette (Sonya); and her sister Kay B. Schrum (David). She is also survived by six grandchildren; four great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 12th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM at the Wake Cross Roads Baptist Church (3328 Forestville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27616). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 12th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wake Cross Roads Baptist Church.
