Betty McCombs Housel's Obituary
Betty McCombs Housel passed away at the age of 88, after a number of years of declining health. She leaves behind a brother, David McCombs (Rosa) and sister Jerry Wertz and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her companion of 10 years, Bobby Diehl.
Betty was born in Shelby, NC and completed school there. She attended St. Mary’s College in Raleigh and Catawba College in Salisbury where she earned an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration. When younger, skiing was her passion, and she was a long-term member of the Charlotte Ski Club. Later in life, she enjoyed the Golden Girls of Lake Norman.
With her partner Bobby Diehl, she enjoyed Myrtle Beach and gardening at her home in Mooresville.
Betty was a member of St. Albans Episcopal Church in Davidson, NC. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
James Funeral Home, of Huntersville, is serving the family and obituary lovingly written by the family.
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