Betty Ann (Knight) Rudd

Betty Ann Rudd (Knight), 85, of Orangeburg, S.C., passed away on December 17, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 24, 1938, in Harleyville, S.C. Betty was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Betty is survived by her husband of 65 years, Aaron Rudd; her son, Ronnie Rudd (Kathie); her daughter, Patricia Huff (Troy); three grandchildren, Ashley Ard (Travis), Curtis Huff (Jess), Jennifer Rudd; four great-grandchildren; her brother, Woodrow "Woody" Knight, Jr. (Lorraine); her sister, Sheryl Plowden; a number of nieces and nephews; her sister-in-law, Kay Johnston (Wayne); and her special caregiver, Janie Jennings. She was preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow Knight, Sr. and Miriam Murray Knight Blume.

Betty was a faithful member for over 60 years at Ebenezer Baptist Church, where her services will be held on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. The church is located at 3144 Cordova Road.  Burial will follow at Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery.   Rev. Brian Self and Dr. Rev. Alexander Baker will be officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are Carroll Joye, Otis Boyd, Roger Brant, Wattie Fogle, Al Chavis, Seth Plowden, Spencer Plowden and Nick Lee.

Friends may call the residence of Travis and Ashley Ard at 262 Doyle Hayden Road, Cope, S.C. 29038.

Contributions in Betty's memory can be made to the Ebenezer Baptist Church building fund at 3144 Cordova Road, Cordova, S.C. 29039.