Betty DeMint, born Betty Rawlings, was the mother of former U.S. Senator Jim DeMint. She raised her son as a single parent after divorcing his father, operating a dance studio from their family home in Greenville, South Carolina, to support the family. Known for instilling conservative values of hard work and self-reliance in her children, Betty exemplified resilience and determination in her personal life. She later remarried and took the surname Batson. Betty passed away on March 10, 2014, at the age of 84, leaving a legacy as a devoted mother who influenced her son's path into politics and conservative activism.