Betty Jean Lapean

Mrs. Betty Jean LaPean, age 86, of Rome, GA, passed away Sunday evening, August 1, 2021, in a local hospital.

Mrs. LaPean was born in Opelika, AL, on March 5, 1935, daughter of the late Andrew Jackson Woodard and Gertrude Bullock Woodard. She had been a resident of Rome and Floyd County the greater part of her life and was a member of North Broad Baptist Church. Mrs. LaPean had worked for Morrison’s Cafeteria in Riverbend Mall for several years then went to Hostess Bakery until retirement. She, along with her husband, Larry LaPean, were co-founders of Sherwood Baptist Church, had volunteered with Good Neighbor Ministries, Meals on Wheels, The Floyd County Baptist Center, and worked with Habitat For Humanity. She was an avid bowler and was an accomplished fisherman. Mrs. LaPean was married to her husband, Larry LaPean, on August 23, 1951, and her preceded her in death on December 15, 2006. Also preceding her in death was a brother, Carl Woodard, and two sisters, Lillian and Elizabeth.

Mrs. LaPean is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Garry Morrow of Rome; two sons and daughter-in-law, Gordon LaPean, and Gary and Mary LaPean, all of Rome; five grandchildren, Melissa Smith, Brandon Morrow, Mandy LaPean, Maggy Chappell and Molly (Charlie) Hargis. Eleven great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services for Mrs. LaPean will be Thursday afternoon, August 5, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. in the Alvis Miller Memorial Chapel of Salmon Funeral Home with Pastor Micah Pritchett officiating. Interment will follow in Floyd Memory Gardens.

Mrs. LaPean’s family will receive friends at Salmon Funeral Home on Thursday from 12:00 noon until the funeral hour.

The Salmon Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Betty Jean LaPean.