Betty Biggs Leslie

Betty Biggs Leslie, 84, of Due West, wife of Lucian Leslie, died Monday, March 23, 2009 at the Wesley Commons Nursing Home. She was born in Anderson, SC to the late Adrian L. & Lucy Payne Biggs. In 1956, Betty married Lucian Leslie and was named Bride of the Year by the Anderson Independent Mail. Mrs. Leslie was a dedicated member of Bethlehem ARP Church in Due West. She retired from the Abbeville County Department of Social Services and worked for the Clemson Extension Agency serving Abbeville and Anderson Counties. She and her husband were the owners and operators of the Ceramic & Things Gift Shop in Due West for many years. Mrs. Leslie is survived by her husband of 52 years of the home; a son, David and his wife Dr. Karen E. Leslie of Abbeville; a daughter, Patricia Ann & her husband Paul Anderson of Due West; three grandchildren, Jonathan & Jordan Leslie of Abbeville and Caitlin Leslie Anderson of Due West. The family will receive friends from 6:00PM to 8:00PM Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at Harris Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 11:00AM Wednesday, March 25, 2009 in the Bethlehem ARP Church Cemetery with the Rev. James Loughner officiating. Memorial contributions, in memory of Mrs. Leslie, may be sent to the Bethlehem ARP Church, 3486 Highway 20, Due West, SC 29639. The family is at the residence. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services is assisting the Leslie family.