Bettie Metts Miller

Bettie Metts Miller, 90, of Milledgeville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 24, 2024. She passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Bettie was born in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, on September 25, 1933 to the late F.E. Metts Sr. and Etta Elmira Myers Metts. She often talked about growing up in that area and her time with her family there and spending time at the country store that her parents owned. She also worked as a telephone operator for some time in Charleston, South Carolina, but being a mother and wife became her full time job. Bettie was a loving person that cherished her family. Grandmamma was a title that she was proud to bear. After raising her family in Covington, Georgia, she retired with her husband to Myrtle Beach. She loved to travel, go to the beach, spend time in the North Carolina Mountains, and visit family. When her children were growing up they spent a lot of time camping and traveling across the country. Later in life, one of her favorite trips was with her husband when they toured Nova Scotia and the surrounding areas. Her last trip was to the beach in Saint Augustine, FL in July of 2023. In addition, she loved to read, stay connected to old friends, and visit with neighbors. After her husband passed away, she moved to Goose Creek, SC to be close to home and family. She then moved to Milledgeville, GA, where she spent around to last twenty years of her life. One of her favorite moments was the surprise 90th birthday party last September. It was a true blessing to have her surrounded by family from all over the country. Mrs. Miller is survived by three daughters, Amy Mimes, of Milledgeville, Charlene Carter and her husband Dudley, of Eatonton, and Renee Sanders and husband Rodney, of Franklin, NC; one son Terry Miller and wife, Lisa Beth, of Greensboro, GA; six grandchildren, Jamie Thompson and wife Kelly, Jacob Thompson and wife Kaitlyn, Hunter Miller, Nathan Sanders, Katie Sanders, and Nicholas Sanders; three great grandchildren, Luke Thompson, Caleb Thompson, and Reagin Thompson and one brother Gene Metts and wife Helen of Charleston. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her husband Charles “Papa Joe” Miller of 46 years. Bettie met him in Charleston while he was serving in the United States Navy. They created a life and family that took them to upstate New York, Covington, GA, and Myrtle Beach. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by one grandson, Kyle Miller; one sister, Odell M. Crockcroft and two brothers, F.E. Metts Jr., and James E. Metts. A private family service will be held in May where Bettie and Charles Miller will be laid to rest together in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that Memorial Contributions be made to one of Bettie’s favorite charities, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (www.stjude.org), or to The Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Rd Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256 (www.woundedwarriorproject.org). Condolences may be expressed online at: www.williamsfuneral.net. Williams Funeral Home and Crematory of Milledgeville is in charge of local arrangements.

Bettie Metts Miller

September 25, 1933 - March 24, 2024