Betty Lou Owens

Entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 Betty Lou Thomas Owens, widow of E. Chandler Owens. Betty was born in Calloway, VA a daughter of Maynard B. and Daisy Guilliams Thomas on Wednesday, February 21, 1940. She was a graduate of McCellanville High School. Betty was a devoted wife and mother who lived her life for her family, always providing for their every need. As her children were growing up, she spent countless hours on the ball fields and volunteering at the Blessed Sacrament School and Bishop England lunchrooms. Her grandchildren were the lights of her life - nothing could put a smile on her face faster than spending time with them. Cheering them on in baseball, softball, basketball, soccer, and dance was something she immensely enjoyed. Shopping sprees and lunch outings with her granddaughters, as well as just spending time at Granny's, also brought her great joy. Betty was proud of her country roots in McClellanville and loved spending time there with her sisters and brothers. She recently enjoyed recalling fond memories at her 50-year high school reunion. In addition to family, her Bridge friends of many years were very dear to her. Betty will be missed by many, but we will continue to enjoy her through our many happy memories Surviving are three children, Kathleen O. Grisillo and her husband, John, Michael C. Owens and his wife, Robin and Kevin T. Owens and his wife, Ashley; 8 Grandchildren, Lauren, Katelyn, Bo, Mary Chandler, Dolan, Mark, Kate and McCall; two sisters, Brenda Hutchinson and Donna Marcinak, two brothers, Ralph Thomas and Charles Thomas. She was predeceased by three brothers, Howard, Willard and J.B. Thomas. The relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial for Betty Lou Owens at 10:30 AM, Friday, June 11, 2010, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will be at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy., this Thursday evening from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. The Rosary will be recited at 7:45 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to either Hospice of Charleston Foundation 676 Wando Park Blvd. Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 or to Charleston Miracle League Baseball P O Box 22072, Charleston, SC 29413 Betty Lou's guest book may be signed online at www.jamesamcalister.com. Arrangements by JAMES A.MCALISTER, INC. 766-1365