Betty Sapp Obituary

Age - 89

October 6, 2023

Franklin, NC

Betty Carolyn Bradley Sapp, 89, of Franklin, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late James Pera Bradley and Carrie Saunders Bradley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howell Sapp; and eight siblings, Helen Louise Bradley, Tava Sue Bradley, Frank Lee "Dick" Bradley, Noleta B. Clark, Ruth B. Tallent, Ed Bradley, Weaver Bradley, and Fred Bradley. As a young girl growing up, Betty could often be found with her father, who was the local sheriff, down at the county jail. She was a member of First Methodist Church in Decatur, GA, and had worked with Southern Bell and later retired from Western Electric. Mrs. Sapp is survived by her sister in-law, Patricia Ann Bradley of Mount Vernon, VA; six nieces, Lisa Marie Bradley Epps of Mason Neck, VA, Leigh Ann Bradley of San Diego, CA, Betty Sue Tallent Cabe of Franklin, NC, Freda "Judy" Tallent of Franklin, NC, Elizabeth Clark Hall of Franklin, NC, and Margaret Clark Snyder of Franklin; and two very special friends, Martha Jackson, and Sean Mullis, who was "like a son" to her. A Graveside service will be 2pm on Sunday, October 8, at Woodlawn cemetery. Rev. Steve Reeves will officiate. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to one's favorite charity. Online condolences can be left at www. maconfuneralhome. com. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

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