Betty Louise (Mosley) McLendon

Mrs. Betty Louise Mosley McLendon, 86, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at the Heritage Inn Health and Rehab in Statesboro, Georgia.

Mrs. Betty was born on June 27, 1933 in Savannah, Georgia. She was a Christian and intimately loved Jesus as her personal Lord and Savior. Betty worked as a secretary for the 37th Street School in Savannah and served as a board member for Chatham County Board of Education. Watching the symphony and entertaining brought Betty much delight. She was a proud supporter of the building of the Tybee Island Library. However, her greatest joy in life was spending time her loving family and friends. Mrs. Betty was a friend to all.

She is preceded in death by: her husband, Ivan “Mac” T. McLendon, Sr. and son, Ivan “Ron” T. McLendon, Jr.

Survivors include: daughters, Hollis Ginn Stalnaker Blackburn (Docky), Morgan Blume (Gary); brother, Bruce Mosley; grandchildren, Daniel Ginn (Kate), Matthew Ginn (Amanda), Benjamin Ginn, Austin Blume (Kim), Summer Blume, Dax McLendon (Brandi) and Travis McLendon; and 13 great grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held at Riggs Funeral Home on Friday, January 10, 2020, with a visitation at 5pm and service at 6PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Betty’s memory to the Sea Turtle Project c/o Tybee Island Marine Science Center or to the Tybee Island Historical Society.