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Betty Pullen Obituary
Betty Anne Otey Pullen departed this life Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010, at Avante in Lynchburg. She was born Feb. 7, 1949, to the late John Henry Otey and Annie Beatrice Spinner Otey in Bedford County. She became a member of the Poplar Spring Baptist Church at an early age. She graduated from Susie G. Gibson High School in 1965 and also graduated from an accelerated five-year program at Lynchburg College, thus gaining both a B.A. and MBA degree in 1980. Betty was a strong advocate for education and served as the Executive Director of Project Discovery for many years.
Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, John Edward Pullen, and one sister, Brenda Joyce Otey.
She leaves to cherish her memory a devoted daughter, Carletha Pullen Tweedy (Ron), of Lynchburg; two sisters, Jean M. Watson (James), of Burke, and Teresa C. Otey (Thomas Hall), of Goode; six nieces and nephews, Diallo Otey-Baeza, Shanticarol Otey, Shantilee Otey, Isaac Otey-Hall, Jared Watson and Jada Watson; one grandson, Brandon Tweedy, who was her "favorite guy;" two great-nephews, Jeremiah Zarate-Baeza and DeShawn Otey-Hall; and two special cousins that her mother and father reared as their own, Fannie Spinner Crider, of Lynchburg, and John Clifford Spinner (Nea), of Washington, D.C.
A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, at Poplar Spring Baptist Church, Goode, Pastor, the Rev. H. J. Robertson. The cortŠge will assemble at the church. The family is receiving friends at the home of her daughter, 518 Bent Oak Court, Lynchburg.
In lieu of flowers, Betty's wish would have been that memorial contributions be made to Brandon's college fund c/o his mother, Carletha.
Community Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is directing.
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Memories and Condolences
for Betty Pullen
Fannie Spinner Crider
October 30, 2023
My Sister/Cousin. Love and miss her so much!
Fannie Crider
October 29, 2021
Missing my Sister/Cousin, Bettie Ann more with each passing year. Brandon is now in college and I must remember to gift him soon. Love to you Carletha!
Fannie Crider
October 28, 2019
Boy, What a wake-up reminder as I open my computer today. Love and miss this lady more than you'll ever know....my family, my one and only sister for life. Can't believe that it has been nine years since she left my sight but certainly not my heart. There Bettie Ann will remain forever. If she hears me, I say will I always love and remember what a great life we spent together! Rest in Heaven. I'll see you again someday (tears).
Sandy Santos
November 13, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Carolyn.Phelps Gunter
November 8, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Nadine Wigglesworth
November 4, 2010
Remembering you with special
thoughts and prayers during this
time of sorrow.
With our deepest sympathy
Emma Johnson Jones
Nadine Mitchell Wigglesworth, class of 1965
Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Rixey and Family
November 4, 2010
Please accept our condolences on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
November 4, 2010
Please accept our condolences on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Rixey and Family (Fort Washington, MD)
November 4, 2010
To the Family of Betty Pullen,
It is with deep sorrow to hear of the passing of Ms. Pullen. She will forever be a great part of the Project Discovery of Virginia, Inc. Legacy. Denise M. Wilson, Norfolk, Virginia.
Shelby Selden Read & Family
November 4, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rafael, Krystal, & RaSaun Burford
November 4, 2010
Carletha, Ron, & Brandon,
I was so saddened to hear of your mother's passing. May you find comfort in knowing your mom is rejoicing with the angels. This worldly body is only our home for a brief period, then the wonders of our Father are waiting to greet us. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Let me know if you need anything.
Sandra Rice
November 4, 2010
Carletha,
Thinking of you and your family...
November 4, 2010
Please know that you are in our prayers. I worked with Betty with Project Discovery in Pittsylvania County; a very dear person. God bless you all.
Karen McGreevey
November 4, 2010
Dear Carletha, Ronald, and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
November 3, 2010
To Fannie Spinner Crider and The Otey Family,
Our condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. May the prayers of the Lord bring you great comfort and peace.
From Cousins Mary Langhorn & Shalawn Langhorne, Brooklyn, NY
Jackie Miller
November 3, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
John Austin
November 3, 2010
Sorry to hear of your loss. The entire family will be in my prayers.
1965 classmate Susie Gibson High School
Lisa Dixon-Calloway
November 3, 2010
Carletha & Ronald,
Sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Janice Witcher
November 3, 2010
Carletha, Ron and Brandon, Thinking of you with deepest sympathy and hoping it provides you with comfort to know that we share your sorrow.
Janice and Jalil
Chad & Kristi Abbott
November 3, 2010
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Betty was one of a kind-such a sweet, classy lady. Carletha, I pray you and your family will find comfort in knowing the Lord has received one of his precious angels home. Please call me if you need ANYTHING!
Frances Coles
November 3, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
BRENDA COLLINS
November 3, 2010
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY IN YOUR TIME OF GRIEF. SHE WAS A SPECIAL LADY.
AS A FORMER TAP PROJECT DISCOVERY STAFF, I HAD THE PLEASURE OF WORKING WITH BETTY. SHE BELIEVED IN PROVIDING THE STUDENTS WITH ALL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.
MAY SHE REST IN PEACE.
Fannie Spinner-Crider
November 3, 2010
May God bless our family. It's been a tough three years, but God is still good. Be strong Carletha, you did good and all that you could possibly do. Just keep thinking about the sweetness of rest for God's weary souls. Your family and friends care very deeply and are here for you. Love you much. Fannie
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