In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Robert, in 1974. Betty Jean is survived by her two sons, David and Steven, both of Maryland; brothers Charles of New Mexico and Alan of Rockbridge County; and sister Judith of Rockbridge County. She is also survived by five grandchildren.

A memorial service will be conducted on Aug. 5 in Sykeville, Md. Those who wish may send donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in her memory. N-G