Bebe Way

It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Bebe Gower Way who left us peacefully on October 12, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was 79 years old.

Born on February 13, 1946 in Kinston, NC Bebe lived a remarkable life devoted to her family, friends, and community. Her unwavering generosity and warmth touched the lives of everyone she met. Bebe studied art at the Atlantic Christian College (now Barton College) in Wilson, NC and subsequently taught art to junior high school students for 5 years, then became a computer graphic artist for Fred B. Johnston Co. in Chapin, SC for 25 years. Upon retiring, Bebe joined the Crooked Creek Art League and enjoyed putting brush to canvas until her creations came to life. She and her constant companion in the league, Joyce Oates could be counted on to be enthusiastically involved in a broad array of CCAL activities including many workshops, shows and several community art projects.