Betty B Guest

The unstoppable matriarch Betty Mack Benton Guest of Carlton, Georgia passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2020. Betty was the wife of the late John H. Guest, Sr. After his death she did what any woman would do. She ran the farm, raised the kids, and spoiled the grandkids. Betty was the epitome of what a matriarch should be. She lead by example, teaching her family what it means to be a Christian, to a have deep work ethic, to love your neighbors, to rest on Sundays, and to take care of your family. Outside of her family Betty loved reading, gardening, and a good garage sale. She taught her grandchildren to catfish, dump chicken trays, and the fine art of finding a bargain. She is already missed by everyone.

Betty will be loved and remembered by her family, Daughter Beverly Lastinger (Anthony), of Carlton; Brenda Davis of Carlton; John H. Guest Jr. (June) of Carlton; Nine grandchildren spread throughout the South East and eighteen-great grandchildren. Numerous nieces and nephews across the country. In addition to her parents, Roy and George Will Benton and husband, she is preceded in death by her daughter Barbara Guest, her great-granddaughter Braxlynn Ann-Grace Smith, sister Emma Jean Cooper, and the Benton brothers, J.M., Charles, Emory, Luther, Billy Joe, and G.W.

Funeral services celebrating her life will be held on Wednesday, June 3, at 2 o’clock at New Town Baptist Church. Viewing will be on Wednesday, June 3 from 1:00-2:00. Rev. Chuck Black and Rev. Bruce Freeland will be officiating. Internment will follow immediately with Brian York, Brady York, Randy Fallaw, Lee Morrell, Douglas Huff, and Andy Culbertson honored as pallbearers.

Lord & Stephens, Danielsville, Danielsville, GA is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com