1930

Betty Louise Kellow was born on 11 Oct 1930 in Burkburnett, Wichita, Texas, USA a child of Samuel Elliot Kellow and Zilpha Whiteside Kellow.

1940

Betty Lou Kellow was counted in the census on 17 Apr 1940 in Rusk, Texas, USA, as a 9-year-old, female, single, white, daughter. Also in the home was her father, S E Kellow; her mother, Silpha Kellow; and her siblings, J W Kellow and Joann Kellow.

2023

She died on 11 Oct 2023. She was buried on 23 Oct 2023 in Bethune, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA at Scotch Cemetery.

Obituary for Betty McLaurin

Betty Louise McLaurin passed away October 11, 2023. Betty was born October 11, 1930 in Burkburnett, Texas to Samuel Elliot Kellow and Zilpha Whiteside Kellow. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Donald K. McLaurin, three daughters, Janice (Larry) McAlpine, Gail McLaurin, Donna Kay McLaurin, and four grandchildren, Heather McAlpine, Melissa (Joe York) McAlpine, Sam Goldstein, and Maggie Miller. She was preceded in death by her parents, and two siblings, John Kellow and Joanne Kellow Jesse.

After graduating high school in Kentucky, she attended Baylor University where she received her degree in elementary education. From there she taught school in Mount Vernon, IL, Frankfurt, Germany and Savannah, GA. Once retired from teaching, she worked with the Chatham County Voter’s Registration office. She was a member of the Military Officer’s Lady’s Auxiliary, where she served as treasurer.

While teaching in Germany, she met her future husband, Donald McLaurin, who was serving on active duty with the U.S. Army Engineers. After returning to the states, they were married, and made their home in Savannah, GA.

For 66 years, Betty was an active member of the Independent Presbyterian Church. She was a kindergarten and first grade teacher for the church school, a Sunday School teacher, Vacation Bible School teacher, and Women’s Circle and Prayer Group member. Betty loved teaching children to read, and her patience and compassion are still remembered by her students today.

Betty McLaurin was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her faith in God was unshakable, and she lived her life by example. She was humble and quiet, but had a way of making people feel loved and comfortable. She was kindness, and the world was a better place with her in it. Heartfelt thanks to Felisha, Kenya, and Valerie, Hospice Savannah, and everyone at Spanish Oaks for their loving care and kindness.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, October 16, 2023 at The Independent Presbyterian Church of Savannah, 207 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401.
Graveside services will be held 1:00 P.M. Monday, October 23, 2023 at Scotch Cemetery, South Carolina RD. S-28-113, Bethune, SC 29009.

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Memorial Service

OCT 16. 1:00 PM (ET)
Independent Presbyterian Church
207 Bull Street
Savannah, GA 31401

Graveside Service

OCT 23. 1:00 PM (ET)
Scotch Cemetery
South Carolina Rd S-28-113
Bethune, SC