Betty Jo Hobbs Spradlin, 50, died Saturday, April 14, 2018, in Halifax Regional Medical Center.

Betty was born in Pulaski County, Missouri, October 11, 1967, to the late Sally Carroll. Known as "Ms. Betty" by her students, she touched the lives of so many children that she taught while working in the child’s day care industry. She loved her church and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was affectionately known as "MeMa" to her grandchildren.

Surviving are her husband, Richard Spradlin; five daughters, Katie Edwards (Daniel McElwee), Vickie Edwards (Brock Turner), Stephanie Edwards Davis and husband Bill, Courtney Edwards and fiancé Luis Enriquez and Nikki Spradlin; two sons, Wesley Spradlin and wife Ashley and James Spradlin and one sister, Tammy Olson. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, Emma, Keegan, Brendon, Grayson, "Little" Luis, Isaac, Eli, J.T. and Aliyah.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at Askew Funeral Service- Jackson Chapel, Jackson, NC from 6-8 pm. Rev. Ricky Browder will conduct funeral services Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at Potecasi Baptist Church at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in Milwaukee Cemetery.