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Betty was a devoted member of Central United Methodist Church and the Lois Lane Circle. She was born on Dec. 20, 1927, to Elizabeth and Charlton Mason, baptized at 1st Methodist Church and graduated in 1945 from Hampton High School. After Betty attended cosmetology school in Norfolk, she worked in various beauty salons in Hampton.
Betty is survived by her husband of 61 years, Tom; sons, Ron, Don, and Dan; daughters, Cindy and Pennie; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and her sister, Mary Ann Dincenzo of Wheeling, W.Va.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010, at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, with interment to follow in Parklawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, at the funeral home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Heather
December 7, 2010
so sorry to hear sad news! Our love and prayers to family and friends! May GOD be with during this sad time.
Carole Tyndall Jones
December 6, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of Betty's passing.
We have lost so many of the "Fine Ladies of Londonshire Terrace". But we are all blessed with many wonderful memories. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
December 6, 2010
To the Schreck Family: My condolences on the loss of Betty. She was a nice and funny lady. She, Lillian and my Mom had some good times together, especially at garage sales.
Karen Hockaday McGhee (Hampton, VA)
mary gebert
December 6, 2010
Uncle Tom:Our Deepest Sympathy from all
the nieces and nephews who cannot be with you. Now my Dad has family to talk with up in heaven. She will be missed by many. Love you all . The Schreck kids from many areas.
Sheila Batts Majka
December 6, 2010
Cindy, please accept my condolences on the loss of your mother. Thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Jeanie Burnett Gary Strange
December 6, 2010
Tom, we are so sorry to hear of Betty's passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
December 5, 2010
Tom, our condolences to you and the family. We had a a lot of good times together. Jerry and Rose Hamby
Scott and Jennifer Kramer
December 5, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
December 5, 2010
Dear Uncle Tommy, Ronnie, Donnie, Danny, Cindy, Penny---I am so sorry to learn of my Aunt Betty's passing. She always treated me so great. I have nothing but fond memories from my youth about those summers so many years ago. Thoughts and prayers to you all in this time of sorrow. ---Jim D'Innocenzo
Bryan Bowyer
December 5, 2010
Don,
I'm so sorry to read of your Mother's passing. I pray that God helps you through this difficult time.
Andy & Jan Andrews
December 5, 2010
Tom,
We are very sorry to hear of Betty's passing. We know how well you cared for her during her long struggle. We are sorry that we will be out of town for the next few days and will not be able to attend the visistation or funeral. Please accept our sincere and heartfelt sympathy.
Barbara Schreck
December 5, 2010
Tom, Ron, Don, Cindy, Pennie and Danny, Please accept all my sympathies. Betty was one-in-a-million and I'll never forget sitting on the dock picking crabs and all the other fun times we shared. Hugs and Love, Barb
Karen Wilkison
December 5, 2010
So sorry to hear of your loss Tom. I remember the fun nights sitting with you and your hunny on the back deck of the Raddison listening to Slapwater!!
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