It is with so very much sadness that we say goodbye to one of God’s most beautiful creations. Betty Louise King is no longer suffering and has gone on the most wonderful journey of her life. She has touched so many lives in her 61 years, but most especially those of children. She was a preschool teacher at FUMC for almost 20 years and taught children’s Sunday School at First Baptist Church . She loved being able to influence a little child to love one another and to love God. She lived in Salem most of her life and was known to many adults and children as Miss Betty. She appreciated God’s beauty in everything but especially in flowers and birds. Those left to treasure wonderful memories of her are mother Betty H. Scott of Salem , son Douglas Jeffery Nowlin and her two girls that she loved so much, Karla K. Bower and husband Kirk of Roanoke and Tara K. Nowlin of the home. She also leaves behind the light of her life (Nana’s Baby) Will Bower with whom she had the most special bond. They shared so much and the love between them was unbelievable. Also surviving are step-mother Wanda King and half- sister Patsy L. King and special friend Ruthie Barnett. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 15, 2006 from the chapel of John M. Oakey and Son, Salem with Rev. Dave Patterson officiating. Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Cemetery , Roanoke . The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at: www.johnmoakey.com.

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