Elizabeth “Betty” Sito Karres

August 20, 2020

CHARLOTTE – Elizabeth “Betty” Sito Karres of Charlotte, North Carolina died at her home on Thursday, August 20, 2020. She was born February 13, 1952 to Francis “Frank” and Dorothy Sito in Newark, New Jersey.

Betty moved from Newark to Charlotte while in middle school. She and her family lived on Dilworth Road West and were active members of the Dilworth community and the Cathedral of St. Patrick. After graduating from Myers Park High School, Betty attended Central Piedmont Community College where she received her Associate’s degree. It was during her time at Central Piedmont that she met her husband Nicholas “Nick” Karres. They married in 1976, welcomed their first child, Kelly in 1978 and their second, James “Cole” in 1987. Betty worked with her husband at their family business for many years. Later she studied real estate and was an agent for Coldwell Banker. Betty was also an avid designer and gardener, infusing her surroundings with her creative spirit.

Most of all, Betty was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother who always put her family first. Her dedication, love and generosity of service to her family will never be forgotten. She lives on in the hearts of those she left behind.

Betty was preceded in death by her sisters, Mary Sito, Nancy Woods and her brother Jim Sito.
She is survived by a large and loving family, including her husband Nicholas Karres; daughter, Kelly Karres and husband, Sam Royster of Charlotte; son, James “Cole” Karres and his wife, Lindsey of Lincolnton, NC; granddaughter, Sterling Elizabeth Royster and soon to be born grandson, Alexander James Karres. Betty is survived by her siblings, Barbara Brewer of Charlotte, Edward Sito of Oak Island, NC, Kenny Sito of Cayce, SC, Carol Helms and and her husband, Scott of Summerville, SC, Janet Linder and her husband, Scott of Ocala, FL, Greg Sito of Charlotte, and Audrey Sito of Hickory, NC.

The family would like to say a special thank you to Betty’s hospice nurses, Mya Seibert and Pam Henderson for their compassionate care.

A private service will be held for family.

Memorials may be made to Holy Angels, PO Box 710, Belmont, NC 28012 or Novant Health Hospice and Palliative Care, 200 Hawthorne Ln, Charlotte, NC 28204.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204; (704) 641-7606. Online condolences can be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.

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  • Dave Schuler

    Kelley, my deepest condolences to you and your family. Virtual Hugs.

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  • Jeana

    Kelly,
    I am so sorry to have just read about the passing of your Mom, this is by far the greatest lost any of us could ever have.
    Please know that my prayers and love are sent to you and your family, and I will be in prayer for the comfort that only the Lord can give at a time like this.
    Love You-Your colleague and friend!

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  • Ryan Dolan

    Kelly: Sharing in your sadness as you remember your mother. Sending big hugs from my family to yours during this difficult time. So sorry for your loss.

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  • marie gurkin coleman

    Betty was a wise. kind and gracious cousin to me.
    My heart aches for the family. They're all in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Marie

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  • Kathryn & David Kossove

    We are sure that Betty is now in a better place, free of pain and an angel watching over all of her precious family and friends. She was one of the sweetest people that we ever met, and we are only sorry that we did not know her much better. Our hearts and love are out to Nick and family.

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  • Kate Rockecharlie Jenkins

    Dear Karres and Sito families-
    Betty was truly a lovely person! I remember that she was always so nice to all of the crazy Dilworth kids and that she had the greatest laugh! You can always tell where a beautiful soul has been by the tears AND smiles left behind! You all are on my thoughts and prayers!

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  • Claire Morrison

    I am so sorry for the Sito and Karres families in the loss of Betty. I have lovely memories at St. Patrick & some years later as we started raising our children. I remember a kindness & happiness in Betty. Your family has my compassion and prayers.

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  • Jon Speckman

    Nick and ALL my brothers and sisters in the Sito Family. I was so sorry to hear about Betty's passing. this past Thursday. She was such and important part of our Sito -Speckman "Dilworth Clan" Your mom and Sister, with her bigger than life concern for everyone will be sorely missed. Please know that all of you are in my prayers and thoughts . I can't imagine how hard this is for each of you, but I am devastatd, because of how special your mom and sister was in my childhood life. God bless you all as you hand her over to the Lord.

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  • Tim O'Donoghue

    I was so sorry to read of Betty's passing. I was telling my wife Jane about Betty and growing up in Dilworth with the Sito's, Forman's et al. And of course the Double Door. Good memories! I wish the times were different and we could get together and catch up. But times are as they are. Our love and condolences.

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  • Betsy Ewing

    Nick & Kelly, So sorry to hear of Betty’s passing and thinking of you all.

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