Betty Williams Darden Raleigh Betty Williams Darden passed on Sunday, October 23, 2016 after declining health over the past year. She was born on April 24, 1936 in Davidson County to Albert and Kathleen Williams. She attended and graduated from the Davidson Co. School System. She went on to Watts Hospital School of Nursing to become a Registered Nurse. Her career in Nursing was at Rex Hospital and Dorothea Dix Hospital. Later in her career she worked in clinical research for UNC Hospital's Psychology Department. She valued her patients and their families as she did her own. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Raleigh and the Lillie Atkins Joy Sunday School class. She always volunteered her time and talents to various Missions Forces. She is survived by her devoted, loving and caring husband, Joseph Perry Darden, her wonderful children, daughter Sandra K. Darden- Raleigh, NC, sons Michael (Teresa)–Fuquay Varina, NC, Christopher (Rose)- Garner, NC, Gregory (Shelley)-Apex, NC. Her true blessings were her three grandchildren, Andrew, Haley and Riley. She loved them so much and always cared about their well-being and needs. She has one sister, Jean Lax (Bob)-SC, a brother, Jerry Williams (Fara)-Thomasville, NC, one niece and six nephews. She is also survived by the extended Darden family of Clinton, NC. She always wanted to do for others, sometimes forgetting herself; always a friendly smile for all. Visitation will be held at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home at 200 SE Maynard Rd in Cary at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 with a Memorial Service following at 12:00 PM. A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm at Raleigh Memorial Park, 7501 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Macedonia Baptist Church and/or Hospice. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brownwynne.com