With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Betty Gean Mention, 76, of Salters, SC, who passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025.

~ Life Reflections ~

I cried unto the Lord with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill.       Psalms 3:4

Mrs. Betty Gean Mention, the daughter of the late David and Sylvia Wilson, was born on December 7, 1948 in Williamsburg County, South Carolina.  After a brief illness and stay at McLeod Regional Medical Center and McLeod Hospice House, Betty gained her heavenly wings on Sunday, January 26, 2025. Loved ones that preceded her in death are:  son, Tyrone McCray; sisters, Rodean Tisdale and David Ann White.

Betty was educated by the Williamsburg County School System. Betty accepted Christ at an early age as her personal savior. Betty was united in Matrimony to the late Mr. Leroy McCray on November 26, 1966, this union was blessed with five children. She was employed by Kingstree Knitting Mill of Andrews, SC. Betty was an active member of Ranzie Grove Baptist Church and was very dedicated for many years before returning back to her home church, St. Luke Fellowship Church, where she also served as an active dedicated member.

Loved ones left to cherish Betty's memories are: her husband, Cleveland Mention of Nesmith, SC; three daughters, Evelyn B. Green of Lane, SC, Gwendolyn D. (Derry) Wilson of Kingstree, SC and Wendolyn A. Carter, of Salters, SC; one son, Ryan O McCray of Salters, SC; three sisters, Marie Robinson of Lane, SC, Angela Gibson of Salters, SC and Mary (Isiah) Felder of Lane, SC; one brother, Rev. John W. (Bobbie Jean) Wilson of Salters, SC; eleven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. We acknowledge Betty's in-laws, the Beaufort Family, the Collins Family and the Mention Family; adopted daughter, JoAnn Conyers; a special nephew, Gregory Gamble; along with a host of nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends.

A very special thanks to McLeod Regional Medical Center and the McLeod Hospice House of Florence, SC.

The family is receiving friends and family at 11 Betsy Drive, Salters SC.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292