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Betty Jean "BJ" Minton

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Betty Minton Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Sep. 8 to Sep. 10, 2010.

Betty Jean "BJ" Minton Betty Jean "BJ" Minton, 65, died Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. Betty Jean was born in Abingdon Va., Oct. 12, 1944, to the late Raymond and Doris Aven Minton. She was predeceased by a sister, Ruth Ann Minton Henry. BJ graduated from Abingdon High School and Radford College with a degree in home economics. She worked for Virginia Cooperative Extension Service first as a 4-H agent in Nelson County, Va., and later as a home economist in Greene County, Va. She retired after 30 years of service. BJ was active in her community and was a founding member of Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church in Ruckersville. She is survived by her sister, June Minton Smith of Winston-Salem, N.C.; three nephews, Britton Smith and wife, Nan, of Kernersville, N.C., David L. Henry Jr. and wife, Christine, of Meadowview, Va., Will R. Henry and wife, Sara, of Meadowview; a brother-in-law, David L. Henry Sr. of Abingdon; four great-nephews; and three great-nieces. Also surviving is her beloved adopted family, Shawn, Rita, Elizabeth and Nicholas Hayes of Standardsville, Va. A memorial service will be held at Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church on Friday, Sept. 10, 11 a.m. by Pastor Jay Sanderford. There will be visitation after the service. In lieu of flowers, in memory of Betty Jean, the family asks that donations be made to Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, 6566 Spring Hill Road, Ruckersville, VA 22968. Friends may sign the guest book at www.hillandwood.com

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January 10, 2011

I am so sorry to read that Betty Jean has died. She and I were roommates at Radford in 1963 and 1964. After I left Radford we lost all contact and I regret that. I loved her laughter and wonderful positive self. Linda Watson Snider, Wilmington, NC

Sarah Wood

September 16, 2010

To BJ's Family,

BJ was truly a blessing to all who ever met her. I first met her as young 4-H'er in Nelson County. Her joy for life, her optmistic outlook, & her giving spirit are a few attributes which made her friendship so endearing.

God bless & keep you all especially during your grief.

With heartfelt sympathy,

Nancy Brown

September 14, 2010

Our sympathy to BJ's friends and family. I know that as a neighbor, she quickly became a treasured friend. I loved her optomism and truly giving nature. BJ is someone to look up to. I am glad that my girls knew a wonderful person in BJ Minton.

Gail Roussos

September 10, 2010

My sincere sympathy is extended to BJ's family, friends and adopted family who will surely miss her jovial laugh and friendly personality. I got to know BJ when she worked as the 4-H agent in Nelson County. I was her assistant for 2 years and during that time I got to know how much she truly cared for others. She was committed to the ideal of preparing her 4-H'ers for a promising future. Many young people have benefitted from her tutelage. She will be missed by many.
BJ,Rest with God.
Gail Roussos

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Bo & Deb Read

September 9, 2010

Our sincere sympathy to BJ's family & adopted family. She was a very special person who opened her arms to the church, the community & to those whom she loved. We have known her adoptive family, the Hayes, for many years. BJ has been an integral part of their family since the kids were born. BJ's unconditional love & care for others was returned to her during her long illness. Though I did not know BJ well, I know the kind of person she was through the Hayes family, who truly loved & adored her. Thank you Rita Hayes, for being by her side constantly during the long days & nights of her illness, for being her uncompromising advocate, her caregiver, her spokesperson when she was no longer able to voice her needs, for so much more none of us are to know but you. "Well done, good & faithful servant".
In deepest sympathy,
Bo & Deb Read

Sheriff Fred Newman

September 8, 2010

Sheriff Fred Newman and the Members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office would like to express their sympathy in the death of Betty "BJ" Minton. If our Sheriff’s Office can be of assistance to you during your time of sadness, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sheriff Newman and Members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office

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