Bettye Jean Franks Forbes's obituary , Passed away on February 6, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina

Bettye Jean Franks Forbes

March 24, 1935 - February 6, 2026 (90 years old)

Raleigh, North Carolina

Bettye Jean Franks Forbes's obituary , Passed away on February 6, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina

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Steven L. Lyons Funeral Home

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Bettye Jean Franks Forbes

March 24, 1935 - February 6, 2026 (90 years old)

Raleigh, North Carolina

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Bettye Jean Franks Forbes Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Bettye Jean Franks Forbes of Raleigh, North Carolina, who passed away on February 6, 2026 at the age of 90. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bettye Jean Franks Forbes to pay them a last tribute.

As Bettye departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Bettye may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Bettye leaves behind.

She is survived by: her husband Dr. James A. Forbes Jr.; her children, James A. Forbes III (Brandy), Celestine Beckett and Linnita Daily (James); her grandchildren, Isaiah Dwane, Dawson Emmanuel, Hannah Rose Forbes and James Alexander Forbes IV; and her godson Saint Christopher Wilkerson. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Steven L. Lyons Funeral Home



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Feb 20

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Steven L Lyons Funeral Home
1515 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC 27610

Sat

Feb 21

Visitation

Victory Tabernacle Church
1329 US-70 W, Garner, NC 27529

Sat

Feb 21

Funeral service

Victory Tabernacle Church
1329 US-70 W, Garner, NC 27529

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