Betty Lou Passmore

Franklin, NC - Betty Lou Passmore, age 69, of Franklin, NC died Saturday, November 21, 2009 in an Asheville, NC hospital. She was a native of Macon County, NC the daughter of the late Frank and Maybelle Williamson Cowart. She was a homemaker and loved cooking, sewing, and taking care of her children. She was Baptist by faith.

She is survived by her husband of fifty-four years, James Passmore; two sons, Tony Passmore and his wife Angie of Sylva, NC, Taburn Passmore of Franklin, NC; one sister, Dorothy Scott of Franklin; four brothers, Fred , Jesse, and Earl Cowart of Franklin, NC and Ralph Cowart of Otto, NC; five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, J. B. Passmore and three brothers, R. L., Wiley and Junior Cowart.

Funeral services will be held Monday, November 23, 2009 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, Franklin, NC with the Rev. Gary McCoy officiating. Burial will be in the Union United Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Justin, Sonny, William, Jason, Jerry Passmore Jeff Clark, and Sammy Lee.

The family will receive friends Monday, November 23, 2009 from 1:00-2:00 PM, one hour prior to the services at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.