Betty Driggers Newell, fondly known as “Betty Sue,” passed from this life May 5, 2025. She was born in Savannah, Georgia, March 9, 1960 to Martha and Clarence Driggers. She was the eldest of four children. She attended various grade schools in the downtown area, later to also attend Savannah High School. She was known to be a comic, witty, and with long blonde hair and an infectious attitude that would make anyone laugh. She epitomized the 1970s halter top and blue jean bell bottoms. Like wise, she had a fiery tempered spirit that could lash out when angered. She loved music, dancing and animals. Especially her fur babies of later years and had an affinity for all creatures great and small. She was a stern mother to her son, Scott McCallar, whom as a boy loved to bring home every turtle he could round up . She was employed for many years as a Sales Representative at Old Savannah Tours, a job she loved. Alas, she had a heart of gold and would give freely of herself to help someone.
She is proceeded in death by her parents, Martha and Clarence Driggers; a brother, Clarence Michael Driggers, and her only son, Scott Matthew McCallar. Surviving are her husband, Robert L. Newell, a brother, Bruce Allen Driggers, a sister, Margaret Louise Edwards, two nephews, Alex Driggers and Tyler Linton, and a grandchild, Scotty Matthew McCallar. The family suggests a donation to any charitable cause of choice. Funeral Arrangements are private.
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Margaret Driggers
Miss you so much already, my sister. RIP Forever in my ❤️
Amy Driggers
I’m so sorry to hear this about Betty. The only good out of her passing so early in her life is she’s now with her one and only son, Scott who I know she loved unconditionally. RIP Betty. Love you❤️
John Mccallar
May you rest in peace. Give our son a great big hug for me.
John. M
Bruce driggers
Betty sue,
I miss you ,I love you.
Forever in my heart sis.
Breianna Gaddis
I miss and love u so much Betty. Even though I didn’t get to meet u yet. You will be dearly missed. And Rest in Heavenly peace..
Joyce daly
Old days, Good times I remember,
Fun days, filled with simple pleasure,
58th St. & Hall Park was our domaine..BFForever in my heart girlfriend, Rest in Jesus, Love you
Linda Adams
Betty Sue, rest in peace. I will miss you, my friend and glad you are out of pain. You are with Scott now and you both can take care of each other. Give my love to Mitchell as you know he’ll be picking on you! I’ll see you in my dreams. Love you.
Linda
Hunter Clemens
Bob,
I was so saddened to read of your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Warm regards,
Hunter
Linda Newell
Love you dearly Betty and will miss you. I always enjoyed our conversations and good times on River Street when Al and I visited,… we really loved the sweet treats! May God keep you close.
Your sister-in-law
Linda
Donna McCullough
It really saddens me that you are gone but you suffered and greaves the life of our dear Scott your one and only baby boy now may you hold him kiss him and take care of him may y’all be reunited in peace again tell him I love him and give him plenty of hugs and kisses from me love you Betty you always felt like family to me and I’m going to miss you dearly my prayers are with the family
Ronald Edwards
You will be missed by both me and melissa you were a lovely person and you were always kind to me may you rest in peace 🙏 love aways Danny and Melissa