Elizabeth V. "Betty" (Carter) Knowles, 102, of New Bedford died peacefully at Hathaway Manor.
She was the wife of the late Raymond A. Knowles.
Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Frisby A.L. and Harriet E. (Reynolds) Carter, she moved to Fall River with her family at the age of 6 and lived there for 12 years before moving back to New Bedford. She also lived in Pensacola, FL for 2 years.
She was a member of the Bethel A.M.E. Church.
She was formerly employed at Cornell-Dubilier for a number of years and also at Camp Edwards and St. Luke's Hospital.
She is survived by one sister, Harriet Olliveirre of Modesto, CA. She had no children of her own but has a number of nieces and nephews including Gail Diane Carter Mack of Pinole, CA.
She was predeceased by her sisters, Pauline Enos and Norma Carter, and brothers, Frisby Carter and Roland Carter.
Her Funeral Service will be held on Monday, October 17th at 10 AM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home For Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. Burial will follow in Rural Cemetery. Visiting hours are omitted.