Surry-Isle of Wight County Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Betts, Cora L. Cofer, 1963 

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THE HISTORY OF OUR (ROCKY HOCK) CHURCH PEWS: 
   IN MEMORY OF MY MOTHER CORA COFER BETTS

  Cora Cofer Betts was born and lived in the Mill Swamp community at "Sycamore 
Crossroads."  She was the daughter of Julia Harris and Junious O. Cofer, and 
had four brothers - Bud, Willie, Johnnie, and Allie. 

  Cora married Guy Betts and lived at "Sycamore Cross" across from the Binford 
House in Isle of Wight County.  They had three daughters.  One daughter, 
Myrtle, married Oscar Lee Holt; another daughter, Ruth, married Tom Hill; and 
the third daughter married Henry Gwaltney.  All three daughters and their 
families visited Rocky Hock frequently. 

  Mrs. Betts taught in the elementary school in the early 1900's at 
McClelland, Va., at "Sycamore Cross."  The post office (1886 - 1917) at 
Sycamore Cross was named after William Henry McClelland, a merchant and the 
postmaster, and was located in the front corner of the yard of the Bett's 
home. 

  As many remember, Myrtle Betts Holt, Cora's daughter, was very active at 
Rocky Hock Church.  She served in many capacities and was a member of the 
church for many years. 

  Thanks to Richard and Carol Andrews for the information. 


Cora Lee (COFER; Mrs. James William) BETTS, 
b. 14 Nov 1875, Sycamore Crossroads, Isle of Wight Co., d. 23 Apr 1963, Newport News, 
interred in Mill Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery*, Isle of Wight Co., 
   6 May 1971, 
"Daily Press" (Newport News, VA), May 5, 1971, p. 5; 
"Daily Press" (Newport News, VA), May 6, 1971, p. 50; 
Rocky Hock Church pew history 

*Her parents are also buried there. 
   Isle of Wight County Historical Society {IWCHS} 
   Grave Site Survey Task Force {GSSTF} #55: 
   http://www.iwchs.com/Cemetery-Reports.html 

A photo of her gravestone is posted with Find a Grave Memorial #104557943. 


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