Betty Alston, 85, Remembered After Being Found Unresponsive Outside A Residence Near Apex, North Carolina
Betty Alston, an 85-year-old grandmother from the Apex, North Carolina area, died on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, after deputies responded around 11 a.m. near Alston Road and New Hope Church Road in Chatham County.
The Chatham County Sheriff's Office said emergency crews found Betty outside a residence, where responders tried to help before officials confirmed the passing at the scene.
Family members later arrived and found three dogs nearby, and authorities secured the dogs while the North Carolina Medical Examiner's Office worked with local investigators to determine what happened.
Loved ones described Betty as a cherished presence whose 85 years brought care, steadiness, and lasting memories to family, neighbors, and the wider community.
Mrs. Debra Mangum and Pastor Samantha Robinson were named among those mourning this loss as relatives and friends shared prayers and condolences.
Memorial service details will be announced at a later time, with obituary and funeral service information expected from family members soon.
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