Betsy Ann (Lancaster) Squires

Betsy (Bet) Lancaster Squires, 86, passed into eternity peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, April 7, 2022.

Bet was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Lucy (Johnson) Lancaster, her husband Bill Duff, and her husband, Marvin Squires, her daughter Helen Everette and son-in-law Larry Everette, and son Benjamin (Benny) Harrell Phillips.

She lived a full life. She was the proudest of leading Girl Scouts for many years. She also had a petting zoo that many school children visited. She was a lifelong member of Calvary Episcopal Church, where she served on the Altar Guild and the yearly Pantry sale.

She is survived by her daughters, JoAnne Everette and Billie (David) Jauss. Her grandchildren Beth (Lynn) Adcock, Scott (Crystal) Phillips, Bennie Carol Phillips, Brian (Alice) Everette, DJ Jauss, Michael Everette, Charley Jauss, William Jauss, and great-grandchildren Caroline Harris, Jasmine, Taylor, and Gavin Phillips, and Julia Everette.

Visitation is Friday, April 15, from 6 pm-8 pm at Carlisle Funeral Home. The funeral service is on Saturday, April 16 at 11 am, also at Carlisle. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Following the burial, the family will receive friends at the family home at 1385 NC Hwy 33 E, Tarboro.

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