Thursday, March 2, 2017 8:00 am

Betty Earley Doggett, age 85, of Forest City, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017.

Born March 4, 1931 in Rutherford County, she was a daughter to the late Everett Earley and Eva Vassey Earley. She was a graduate of Tri-High School and a member of the First Wesleyan Church of Forest City. Betty worked as an independent insurance agent and administrative assistant for several years. She volunteered for various community service projects while investing her life in helping others. Betty was a blessing to many.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Lois Wall.

Those left to cherish her memory include her loving daughter, Pamela Doggett Mullis of Myrtle Beach, SC and nephew, Craig Wall of Cary, NC. She is also survived by her two companion cats, CeCe and Ali.

The memorial service was conducted at the First Wesleyan Church with Reverend Eric Yelton officiating. Memorial donations are respectively requested to the Community Pet Center, PO Box 623, Rutherfordton, NC 28139.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements.