Beulaville resident honored for 30 years of service to community

KENANSVILLE — Mattie Elizabeth “Liz” Batts, of Beulaville, was honored for her commitment, devotion, and service to the seniors of Duplin County on Monday, Nov. 20 during the Board of County Commissioners bimonthly meeting in Kenansville.

Batts, who retired earlier this year, has served with the Senior Services Department for three decades. She started her career with the department in 1993 as a secretary and later became the Seniors Health Insurance Information Program coordinator for the county.

“For 30 years, Liz’s ability to empathize with seniors was remarkable,” said Melisa Brown, Senior Services Director, as she spoke about Batts’ service, praising her commitment to assisting seniors and disabled individuals, and presenting her with a retirement plaque. “She never wavered. Even before she retired, she signed up as a volunteer willing to serve on the Aging Advisory Committee and serve with special events. The staff, and I miss her and the home cooked meals she would provide for us daily.”

Batts actively volunteers with Senior Services and serves in the community alongside her husband, Pastor Malcolm Batts.