Mrs. Betty Perdue Wheeless, affectionately known as "Ronnie’s Special Angel," peacefully passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024, at the age of 85.
Born and raised in Thomaston, Georgia, Betty shared a beautiful life with her high school sweetheart and beloved husband, Ronnie Wheeless. She will forever be remembered for her warmth, kindness, and exceptional culinary skills, filling her home and hearts with love and comfort. A dedicated musician, Betty played the piano at numerous churches throughout the years, supporting her husband as he pastored and bringing solace and joy to many congregations. Betty retired after many years of faithful and dedicated service from Columbia County Board of Education in the Transportation System. Her gentle nature extended beyond people to her beloved great-granddogs and other animals she cherished.
Betty has now joined her husband, Ronnie; her twin brother, Bennie Hobart Perdue; her grandson, Chase Wheeless; her sister-in-law, Totsy McDaniel; her brothers-in-law, Jerry Pearson and Gene Wheeless; and her parents, Rev. Zack Lee (Z.L.) and Doris Wilson Perdue. Her family takes comfort in knowing she was lovingly welcomed into heaven by them. Betty’s legacy lives on through her sons, Tyler and Trevon (Cynthia) Wheeless; her grandchildren, August (Andy) Hubert, Zachary (Amanda) Wheeless, and Shane Wheeless; her great-grandchildren, AJ Hubert and Baby Wheeless to-be; her sisters-in-law, Marlene Pearson and Ann Wheeless; dear friend, Eva Jean Mack; and numerous extended family and friends who adored her.
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM, Friday at Silver Run Baptist Church with Dr. Roland Galloway officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers will be Shane Wheeless, Zach Wheeless, Andy Hubert, Brad Collins, James W. McDaniel, Jr., Jay Pearson and Jim Rowe.
Graveside services will be held at 2:30 PM, Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Antioch United Methodist Church Cemetery in Thomaston, Georgia. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 PM at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home prior to the graveside service.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Wings of Wheeless, 1566 Hinton Wilson Road, Harlem, Georgia 30814 in Betty’s memory.
Betty’s gentle spirit, unwavering faith, and enduring love will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her.
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home of Thomaston, Georgia is in charge of local arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com.
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