Mrs. Betty Elizabeth Brown Crayton was born on May 6, 1938, to the late Phoenix Brown and Pearl Hairston Brown. She peacefully passed away on June 24, 2025, at Atrium Health CMC Main in Charlotte, North Carolina.

A devoted member of Buncombe Baptist Church, Mrs. Crayton lived a life rooted in faith and love for her family and community. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two sisters, Mae Olia Jenkins and Emma Lou Brown.

She leaves to cherish her memory: her daughter, Evely Inita (Carl) Witherspoon; her brother, Phoenix (Carla) Brown, Jr.; seven grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, and dear friends.

A homegoing celebration will be held on Wednesday at 12:00 Noon at Buncombe Baptist Church, with family visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Public viewing will be held on Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Service.