Alice Elizabeth Moore McLeod, affectionately known as Betsy, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at CarePartners Hospice in Buncombe County, North Carolina. Born on September 16, 1946 in Richmond, Virginia, she lived a life full of love, family and commitment.

A dedicated homemaker, Betsy dedicated her life to caring for her family and creating a warm, welcoming home. Not only was she a devoted mother, but she was also a cherished figure to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, always ready to share her wisdom and affection. Betsy received a bachelor’s degree, a testament to her pursuit of knowledge, which she valued throughout her life.

Mrs. McLeod is survived by her daughter Patricia Blake (Jeff) of Canton and two sons, William Thomas McLeod (Helen) of Canton and Jeffrey McLeod (Monica) of Leicester. Her legacy lives on through her two sisters, Mary Lou Hardie (Tommy) and Nancy Moore, all of Lexington, Kentucky. Betsy was also blessed with eight grandchildren: Caitlin, Caroline, Madison, Paige (Nathan), Josh (Marianna), Michael, Amanda and Brittany and five great-grandchildren: Kaden, Adrian, Weston, Samaria and Jakari, each of whom held a special place in her heart.

Her parents, John and Alice Garrette Moore, predeceased her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frank “Big Boy” McLeod, who passed away in 2018, her grandson, Steven Blake, and her granddaughter, Bailey Yearout. Her memory lives on in the stories she shares and the love that remains.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. in the Canton Chapel of the Wells Funeral Home of Canton. Pastor Peter Constantian will officiate. Burial will follow in the Cruso United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.

Those who knew Betsy’s life will always cherish her memory. Her generous spirit and loving heart left an indelible impression on all.

Care of Mrs. McLeod has been entrusted to Wells Funeral Home in Canton. An online memorial registry is available under “Obituaries” at www.wellsfuneralhome.com.