Betty Lee (Atkinson) Arnold, 86, of St Albans, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 21, 2012.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years John Arnold; parents Hersey and Lena Pearl Atkinson; sisters Lucille Lemon, Marjorie Taylor, Virginia Jarrett and Patricia Clawson; twin brothers Donald and David Atkinson.
Betty was born in South Charleston, WV and attended South Charleston High School. During WWII she worked at both Teaby’s Dairy Bar and OJ Morrison. In 1946 she married and began her life as a homemaker. She was a Brownie Scout leader for her girls. Betty and her family spent most vacations camping at Blue Bend, Sutton, and Paradise Campground.
Betty is survived by her two daughters Trena Given (Walter) of Charleston and Linda Freeman (Lawson) of South Charleston; her three grandchildren Darrell Freeman of North Carolina, “Megan” Dailey (Matthew) of Charleston, and April Martin (Christopher) of South Charleston; her five great-grandchildren Julianne Freeman, Viktor and Alexander Dailey, Thomas Stevens III, and Riley Martin. She is also survived by her long term caregiver and dear friend, Cindy Holmes.
Visitation and services will be Monday, August 27, with services starting at 1p.m. and visitation beginning at noon at Highlawn Baptist Church, 2304 Jefferson Avenue, St. Albans. Reverends Joseph Jarrett and Mark Stauffer will be officiating. Burial will follow at Cunningham Memorial Park in St. Albans.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Highlawn Baptist Church’s Youth Ministry, of which Betty was an avid supporter.
Linda, I am sorry for the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow.
My sincere condolences in the loss of your dear Mother. Most of you don’t know me, but I have a connection to your family through my favorite aunt, Aunt Virginia, Betty’s sister. I worked with you Dad, John in the Purchasing Department at Union Carbide way back in the 50’s. I know that no words can assuage your grief at this trying time,but know that many thoughts and prayers are going out in your behalf. May you find comfort in wonderful memories, and peace in the knowledge that she is in a better place, and will never have to suffer again.
Lovingly, Donna (Ferrell) Graham
To the family of Betty Arnold. I am sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She was a good friend of mine.
We’ll miss you, Aunt Betty, the last of the siblings and the red glue that held us all together. I hope the cousins (all of your neices and nephews) will be able to carry on your legacy of the importance of FAMILY now that you are gone. You’ve left us with a mighty task. We will miss your beautiful smile and your contagious laugh. I know you’re sharing them right now with Jesus and all of your brothers and sisters in Heaven. Lots of love and admiration, Neice Kay (Donald’s daughter)