Betty Barber Killian

Betty Barber Killian, 71, of 15th Street NE, Hickory, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at her sister’s residence.

Mrs. Killian was born July 11, 1946, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late John D. Barber and Gracie Bollinger Barber.

She had worked as a seamstress in the furniture industry and was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church.

Including her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dwight Killian; three sisters, Annie Bebber, Nancy Barber, and Diane Armstrong; and five brothers, John Jr., Larry, Fred, Ernie and Tommy Barber.

Those left to cherish her memory include two sons, Danny Killian and Brian Killian, both of Hickory; two grandchildren, Brianna Fox and Darrien Killian; a sister, Linda Rice of Taylorsville; and three brothers, Franklin Barber and wife Frances, David Lee Barber, and Michael Barber and wife Glenda, all of Taylorsville.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Smyrna Baptist Church. Rev. Michael Barber will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to: Smyrna Baptist Church, 6174 Church Road, Taylorsville, NC 28681.

Condolences may be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com.

Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services is honored to be serving the Killian Family.