Obituary for Betsy Midgette

Betsy was a lifelong resident of Ocracoke Island, NC, although due to declining health she lived with her son, Brad, in Bath, NC for the last two years. Betsy was known and loved by many, and her laughter will be missed. Betsy worked at the Island Inn most of her working life, and through those many years made some lifelong friends and touched many lives.  She was a member of The Ocracoke United Methodist Church.

Betsy was preceded in death by her mother and father, Edward Carlson O'Neal, Sr and Edna Styron O'Neal. She leaves behind her son, Bradford Earl Midgette, Jr., her granddaughter, Allyson Maye Midgette, and great-granddaughter, Makenzie Spruill, her grandsons, Thomas Midgette and Garrett Midgette. Also, surviving is her brother, Edward Carlson O'Neal, Jr and wife, Stella Spencer O'Neal, along with her nephews, Edward O'Neal, III, Andy O'Neal, and Albert O'Neal and niece, Stephanie O'Neal, and their families.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 20, 2018, at Ocracoke United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Betsy to Ocracoke United Methodist Church, PO Box 278, Ocracoke, NC 27960.

Twiford Funeral Home, Hatteras is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed at www.TwifordFH.com.