Co-Pastor Betty Lee Edgerton

July 25, 1944 — December 16, 2025

Lyons, Georgia

Betty Edgerton was born to the late James Harris Sr., and Della Harris on July 25, 1944 in Glennville, Georgia. She departed her life on December 16, 2025 at her residence. She attended Tattnall County School System in Glennville, GA.

In early 1962, she moved to Lyons, GA and met the love of her life Perry Edgerton Jr. They were married on October 23, 1962 and to this union six children were born.

She accepted Christ and the gift of The Holy Ghost in 1964, under the leadership of Bishop. Daniel Airline and Bishop. James Holland. She was a member of Holy Ghost Church of God which later became The Holy Ghost Assembly Churches of God of the Apostolic Faith over 40 years, where she held different ministering positions.

She was ordained as a(n) Elder and became the Co. Pastor of Holy Ghost Temple of Faith in 2007. She served faithfully until her health failed.

She was preceded in death by her siblings: Jerome, Hardwick, Eunice, Vernice, Sylvester, Moses, Viola, Nettie Mae, Dolly Mae, Mary Ann and James Jr. She is survived by her godsiblings, the Harrison Family.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband Pastor. Perry Edgerton Jr., of Vidalia, GA. Her children and grandchildren: Herbert Harris, children: (Cynthia, Hermeshia) Sandra Perry(Charles) children: (Eric, Raymone, Denitra) Terry Edgerton(Leslie), children: (Denise, Mario, Xavier) Millicent Edgerton, children: (Anthony) Cynthia Thomas(Darren) children: (Deandrea, Derrien, Christian) Greta Travis(Aubrey), children: (John Luke, and Heidi), and her fur baby Fluffy the cat.

She has seven great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She had a host of godchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, church family, and friends she loved dearly.

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Friday, December 19, 2025

4:00 - 6:00 pm (Eastern time)

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King & Sons Funeral Home and Cremation Service

5236 US-301, Glennville, GA 30427

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Saturday, December 20, 2025

11:00 am - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

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Phillips Temple Church of God in Christ

214 Wilshire Blvd, Vidalia, GA 30474

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Saturday, December 20, 2025

1:00 - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

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