Bettye (Coleman) Guyton

Bettye Catherine Coleman Guyton was the daughter of the late John Henry and Butler Mae Coleman.  She was born August 19, 1943 in Saluda County, South Carolina.  Bettye entered her eternal rest on December 3, 2023 at the Aiken Regional Medical Center.

She was married to Reverend Eugene Guyton for 51 years.  She was educated at Twin City High School, Batesburg, South Carolina.

Bettye joined Philippi Baptist Church at an early age.  She was closely affiliated with Friendship and Baughmanville Baptist Churches throughout the years.  She faithfully served as a Deaconess and was former First Lady of Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church for 11 years.

She started her working career at Owens Corning Fiberglass in Aiken, South Carolina where she met her husband, Eugene Guyton.  She also had a passion and love for interior design.  Her love for decorating prompted her to join Home Interiors, Inc. as a Sales Associate and she ultimately progressed to the Director’s level.

Bettye was preceded in death by her parents and her three brothers, Randolph, Joe Henry and Nathaniel Coleman.

She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 51 years, Reverend Eugene Guyton of Wagener, South Carolina; two daughters, Donna (Darrell) Dandy of Aiken, South Carolina and Tressy Davenport of Columbia, South Carolina; one son, LeMel Guyton of the home; four granddaughters, Brandi Davenport, Braya Dandy, Madison Guyton and Taylor Davenport; one great-grandson, Brandon Barnes, all of whom she loved and cherished dearly.

She is also survived by five sisters, Louise Singleton, Mary Coleman, Annie Drakeford, Patricia Richardson and Deloris (Bill) Whitney; one brother, Charlie (Johnnie) Coleman; two sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law.

She will be missed by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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