Betty Lou Osborne Link

October 13, 1932 - December 27, 2020

Betty Lou Osborne Link, 88, of Salisbury, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at her residence. Born October 13, 1932 in Alleghany County, NC she was the daughter of the late Carper A. Osborne and Mallie Richardson Osborne. She was an active member of Salem Lutheran Church of Salisbury for 70 years. Betty and husband, Tom, enjoyed many camping trips and spending October at the coast fishing with friends and family. Known as “Maw-Maw”, she left many happy memories around her dining table with her delicious, homecooked Sunday meals she prepared for the entire family. She attended countless ballgames over 60 plus years watching her sons and grandchildren. Each day was ended by her reading the Bible and praying with her husband. She truly had the spirit of Jesus in her heart. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 70 years, Walter Thomas “Tom” Link, sons, Stanley Link (Penny) of Lexington, Randy Link (Carolyn) of Woodleaf, Jeff Link (Leah) of Salisbury; grandchildren, Jesse Link (Kennedy), Jordan Knox (Jacob), Mallie Link, Zeb Link (Mardi) Caleb Link, Ava Link; and greatgrandchildren, Evie, Samuel and Millie Kate Knox, Brynn Link and Tyde Link. A graveside service will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery with Pastor Dawn W. Rister officiating. Social Distancing will be observed and masks required. A speaker system will be provided at the church to enable guests to remain in their vehicles if they choose. Memorials may be made to Salem Lutheran Church Building Fund, 5080 Sherrills Ford Road, Salisbury, NC, 28147 and Novant Health Hospice, 1229 Statesville Blvd., Salisbury, NC, 28144. Special thanks to all her caregivers, especially Joyce H. and Lisa, and, also to the staff of Novant Health Hospice. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Link family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.