Betty Ruth Daniel Huntley, age 89 of Forest City, died Friday, May 24, 2024, at her home.  Betty Ruth was born on April 12, 1935, in Rutherford County and was the daughter of the late Otis and Virgie Bostic Daniel. 

Betty Ruth was a graduate of Harris High School as well as Queens College in Charlotte.  She worked for the Rutherford County Schools at Harris Elementary where she spent many enjoyable years working until her retirement in 1997.  She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Forest City, and she delighted in her time spent at the lake and beach. 

Betty Ruth was a loving mother and a devoted wife to William C. “Bill” Huntley who preceded her in death in 2018.

Survivors include her daughter, Karen Huntley Quick and her husband, Ashley of West Jefferson, North Carolina as well as several cousins and close friends.

The funeral service will be held at 2 o’clock on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in The Padgett and King Chapel with the Reverend Dr. Garin Hill officiating.  Interment will be private for the family at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the mortuary. 

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, Van Fund, 211 West Main Street, Forest City, North Carolina 28043.

The Padgett and King Mortuary & Crematory is in charge of arrangements and an online guest registry is available at www.padagettking.com.