Elizabeth "Bette" Cox Pryor

Elizabeth "Bette" Pryor quietly passed away surrounded by family and friends. She was predeceased by the love of her life, Charles R. Pryor

Bette was born on June 29, 1931, in Johnsonville, SC to the late Willard E. Cox and Eloise A. Cox.

Living for a time in Manteo, NC, she also co-managed the Hotel Norlina in Norlina, NC during the mid-1950's, where she met Dwight D. Eisenhower, who was traveling through the area. Later she was a teller at the Bank of Manteo. In 1968, Bette moved to Mt. Pleasant, SC to manage the Lorelei Restaurant on Shem Creek.

There she met Mr. Pryor and was married a bit later. Together they managed a group of K.F.C. stores that Mr. Pryor franchised. Working with the landscaping of the properties, Bette became interested in and became a Master Gardener with a degree from Clemson University. She was also a member of the Hobcaw Garden Club, the Garden Club of Charleston, and was president of the South Windermere Garden club from 2003-2005.

Bette is survived by her sons: Thomas M. Fearing, (Mary Ellen) of Manteo, NC and Cary B. Pryor, of Meggett/Hollywood, SC; a grandson, Charles Douan; three granddaughters: Caroline Perry, Taelor Pryor and Caroline Marchant (Johnny); great-granddaughter, Lacie Elizabeth Marchant; a stepdaughter Charmange Pryor; special beloved cousin, Shirley Lutz; and her brother, Jack D. Cox. She is also survived by a very special and much-loved friend, Laura Lynn Gianoukos; and her well-loved caregivers: Mary Middleton and Marilyn Huff who deserve much thanks, as does Laura Lynn.

She was predeceased by her twins, Christopher B. Fearing and Kristyn Bradford.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lowcountry Community Hospice, 374 Myers Road, Summerville, SC 29483.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel, 232 Calhoun Street at 4:00 pm. Burial will be private.