Betty Ruth Whitley, 77 years of age, of , passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at CMC-NE in Concord. Ms. Whitley was born September 14, 1935 in to the late Robert McKinley Morton and the late Ada Jane Morton . The funeral service will be at 2:00 at Albemarle Church of God at 632 Hill St. in Albemarle, officiated by Rev. Thomas Andrufski. Survivors include daughter, Kathy (Ronnie) Hatley of Albemarle, NC, daughter, Kitty (Billy) Hatley of Albemarle, NC, daughter, Jane (Benny) Smith of Oakboro, NC; grandchildren, Mandy Smith Thompson, Josh Hatley, Rob Hatley, and Jake Hatley; great-grandchild, Brynlynn Hatley; brother, Vance Morton of GA; sister, Fronail Eury of Albemarle, NC; and sister, Grace Sprinkle of Kannapolis, NC. In lieu of flowers, donations memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice. Hartsell Funeral Home is serving the Whitley family. Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com