Betty Rockett

Betty Kay Rockett, 78, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Trinity Elms in Clemmons. Betty was born in Forsyth County on September 29, 1941 to John McDowell Rockett and Anna Mae Hutchins Rockett. She retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company after 38 years of service as an Administrative Assistant. Betty was a member of Mineral Springs Baptist Church in Pfafftown, where she served as pianist and organist. She also played piano for “The Group” for many years. She was preceded in death by her brother, J.D. Rockett. Surviving family includes her brother, Ron Rockett (Annette Adams); nephew, Benjamin Drew Rockett (Alexis); two nieces, Alison K. Rockett and Whitney Boger (John); great-niece and great-nephew, Paisley Boger and Mason Boger; and sister-in-law, Sandra Rockett. A private graveside service for family and members of “The Group” will be held at Forsyth Memorial Park, with Dr. Cecil Cave and Dr. Gus Thomas officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Mineral Springs Baptist Church, 5460 Skylark Rd, Pfafftown, NC 27040; Trinity Elms Assisted Living, 3750 Harper Rd., Clemmons, NC 27012; or Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC, 3655 Reed St., Winston-Salem, NC 27107. Hayworth-Miller Lewisville Chapel is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com