Betty L. Oglesby

Betty L. Scott Oglesby passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2026, at the residence of her daughter Tammy. She was born in Greenville, North Carolina, to the late Henry and Cumie (Talley) Scott.

She attended Mansfield City Schools. She began her working career in general labor, working at the Independent Towel, then proceeded to be one of the first women of color to work at General Motors and Steel Mill. She got hired first, at General Motors, took a layoff, and went to Steelmill only to accept the job til General Motors called her back. She then dedicated her services to General Motors for 32 years, retiring July 31, 2006.

Mother Betty Oglesby was a lifetime valued member of Greater St. John’s COGIC, now Oasis of Love church family. She was part of the Nurses Guild and on the breakfast committee for the early Sunday Morning Breakfast. She was known at work and around town as a Lady of Class and Dignity. She prided herself and spoke of how she walked from the old church on Harker St under the guidance of Elder Ward to the new church on Chester. Most of all, she was known as a child of God. Betty had a loving and caring heart. She loved to cook, and everyone knew that when she did, they always had a guaranteed plate waiting. especially the holidays. She prided herself on a legacy of a 5-generation family.

A highlight in Betty’s life was her union with her husband Edwin OglesbyJr, now deceased. She also leaves to cherish her memory her loving and dedicated daughter, Tammy (Oglesby) Macklin, 2 sons, Terry Hood of California, and Anthony Oglesby of Georgia. Son-in-law Terone Butler and stepdaughter April Edwards, Sister Joan Carter, Uncle Calvin Canada, 7 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Her dearest special friend, Doris Feagin, whom she affectionately called Feagin, was her work buddy, travel companion, and church sister and sister friend. Special honorary son Edward Lanier. Host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

In addition to her parents and husband. She was predeceased by her daughter, Betty Ann Butler, and granddaughters, Tracey and Krishonda Mathews. Also, her favorite cousin sister Sadie Perdue.

They were raised like sisters. They argue and playfight like sisters even into adulthood. They intertwine their families like sisters, and growing up, we thought they were sisters. Even in Eternity, we know they are together like sisters, (LOL) Sadie brought her and husband plot/gravesite right beside Betty and her late husband Edwin.