Betty Arlene Burkey White 88 of 118 Castle Church Road Chapin SC formerly of Reading PA died Monday April 30 2012 at her residence. Born on January 26 1924 in Reading PA she was the daughter of the late Marie Cutler and Lloyd R. Burkey Sr. Mrs. White was a retired bookkeeper for Bortz Novelty Chocolate Company. She was active in many organizations including the West Reading Womens Club JC Wives Mt. Penn Senior Citizens Berks County Senior Citizens Group Christian Womans Organization and West Reading Recreation Association where she served as past Secretary. As a young mother Betty was chosen as Mrs. Central Pennsylvania. She was a member of St. James Church in West Reading where she taught Sunday School was a member of the choir for over 50 years and served on the Stewardship Committee. She is survived by her husband of 68 years Gerald E. White; daughter and son-in-law Nancy and John M. Graham of Irmo SC; son and daughter-in-law Barry and Kitty White of Inman SC; grandchildren; Nichole A. Lowder Coty M. Campbell Chris White and Lisa Baker; and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother Lloyd R. Burkey Jr. Funeral services was held at 10:00 AM Friday at the Living Word Chapel by the Rev. Christine CR Parham at the Heritage at Lowman White Rock SC. Interment was at 2:00 PM Friday at Ft. Jackson National Cemetery Columbia SC. Memorials may be made to St. James Church 644 Penn Ave. West Reading PA 19611. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.whitakerfuneralhome.com. Whitaker Funeral Home of Chapin is assisting the family.