Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Betty ACKERT Obituary
She was born on Aug. 23, 1928, in Brooklyn, N.Y., and was a resident of Williamsburg for more than 40 years. She retired from SunTrust Bank, and was a longtime member of Williamsburg Presbyterian.
Mrs. Ackert was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Donald Bruce Ackert, and is survived by her sons, Steven William Ackert and his wife, Candy of Williamsburg, and Donald Bruce Ackert Jr. and his wife, Liz of Wimberly, Texas; her granddaughters, Meghan Levine of Austin, Texas, and Melissa Walker of St. Louis, Mo.; and her sister, Margaret Mathers of Galveston, Texas.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 1, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., Williamsburg. A private burial ceremony for the family will be held at Cedar Grove Cemetery.
The family would like to express its sincere gratitude to the staff at Riverside Convalescent Center, in Mathews, for the quality of care they provided.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Betty ACKERT
5 Entries
Glenda Covington
May 11, 2010
Dear Steve and Don,
Betty was a special person and a dear friend to me. I am so sorry to have missed the memorial service. Bernard and I were out of town and did not get back until Sunday night and did not know about her passing until we caught up on our newspapers on Tuesday.
It was a priviledge for me to call her my good friend.
Doris Fulwider
May 4, 2010
My sympathy to Betty's family. What a special person she was and I'll always remember her bright smile. I was privileged to work with her at the bank.
April 28, 2010
Dear Steve and Don,
I am so sorry to hear of the death of your dear Mom. She was a wonderful friend when we worked together at the bank and was there for me when I was dealing with difficult times many years ago. She was one of the most positive people I've ever known. I dearly loved her.
I will be out of town and unable to attend her memorial service this weekend, but my prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Linda Wever
Tina Northrop
April 28, 2010
Ms. Betty is a very special woman to me. Her smile brightened my day even in the midst of any personal/work related problems. She will be missed by me and many others that were lucky enough to be able to assist her in her care. I will miss her and remember how special she came to be to me since I began working at the Convalescent Home. Your family will be in my prayers.
Lynne Callis
April 28, 2010
Dear Steve and Don and families,
Miss Betty was such a pleasure to take care of. Even though the disease process had robbed her, her sweet smile lit up her whole face. If I was having a bad day all I needed to to was to see her. I enjoyed your memories of your Mom of being the "go to girl" at work. Even though we did not know that "Miss Betty" we loved the Miss Betty we had. Thank you for sharing your Mother with us. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time and in the days ahead.
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 results
Make a Donation
in Betty ACKERT's name
Memorial Events
for Betty ACKERT
Funeral services provided by:
Nelsen Funeral Home - Williamsburg3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188
How to support Betty's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Betty ACKERT's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
