Betty Jean Brock Mayer

Published 6:03 pm Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Betty Jean Brock Mayer, 85, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2012, after an extended illness.  Born to Verna and Jesse Brock in Birmingham, Ala., she married Jack F. Mayer in 1947 and moved with her family to Greenville, S.C. in 1959.
Betty was a well-traveled, vibrant lady of many talents and a homemaker in every sense of the word. She adored her two children, loved poetry and gardening, doted on her West Highland Terriers and was a well-respected flower show judge. Her eye for color and design was evident in everything she did. She shared her passion for flowers with many through her speeches and her beautiful and innovative arrangements, and was awarded the NGC Master Flower Show Judge Emeritus title.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 65 years, Jack F. Mayer; her children, Dana Mayer of Tryon and Doug Mayer (Julie) of Greenville, S.C.; her cherished grandchildren, Lindley, Brock and Brantley Mayer, and a host of nieces, nephews, and loving friends.
A celebration of her life will be held on June 29, 2012 at noon at First Presbyterian Church in Greenville, S.C., with visitation beginning at 11 a.m.
Remembrances may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 200 W. Washington St., Greenville, S.C. 29601; Alzheimer’s Association, S.C. Chapter, 301 University Ridge, Suite 5000, Greenville, S.C. 29601; or Foothills Humane Society, 989 Little Mountain Road, Columbus, N.C. 28722.