Friday, December 6, 2024
I had the pleasure of knowing Betty (Miss B.) personally and professionally and counted her as a dear friend, mentor and support. She embodied what it means to be generous, caring and loving to everyone she met. She brought laughter and joy to the workplace, in her many volunteer pursuits and to her family and many friends. Betty connected with people on a personal level easily, she remembered their birthdays, anniversaries and always made the effort to reach out and connect. She impacted the lives of the thousands of people she met in her career and personal life and those impacts were positive and lasting. She was goodness.
I worked side by side with Miss B for close to four years and she was always there to support me whether the days were stressful, busy or challenging. She would randomly show up with hamburgers for lunch, treats and birthday cakes at safety meetings. She embodied a culture of celebration and warmth.
In recent years, I had the pleasure of having lunches with Betty where we would share stories of our families and friends, talk about her work with the Lions and share a laugh. I always looked forward to those long lunches with her.
Now it is time for Miss B to share her enduring love and laughter with those that have gone before and we get to cherish those memories. Rest in Peace
