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Betty Scearce Obituary

Betty Lou Scearce NORFOLK - Betty Lou Scearce, 71, went to be with the Lord on April 27, 2010. She was born Feb. 14, 1939 in Danville, Va., the daughter of the late Thomas and Ruth Wallace. Betty loved bowling; she was the assistant manager of Military Lanes Bowling Center for more than 18 years during which time she helped establish many leagues. She also worked for S&K Sales for 13 years and was a member of Virginia Heights Baptist Church. Betty was a very loving and caring person; she loved her family and friends deeply and will be missed by everyone who knew her. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 29 years, Johnnie W. Scearce and daughter Patty Spradling. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Shara Jobes and husband James of Norfolk and Susan Steele and husband Don of Stuarts Draft, Va.; five grandchildren, Johnny Jobes, Melissa Dascoli, Christina Steele, David Jobes and Alex Steele; two great-grandchildren, Cayley Jobes and Isabella Dascoli; sisters, Joanna Poythress of Danville, Va., Patricia Riggins of Gatlinburg, Tenn., and Nancy Alcone of Burlington, N.C.; numerous other loving family and friends. The family will welcome friends Saturday, May 1, from 7 to 9 p.m. in Rosewood- Kellum Funeral Home, 601 N. Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach. A funeral will be held in the funeral home Sunday, May 2, at 2 p.m. with burial to follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 360 Southport Circle, Suite 104, Virginia Beach, VA 23452. You may offer your love and condolences to the family at www.kellumfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Apr. 29, 2010.

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May 3, 2010

Dee, Suasan and all: it was nice seeing all of you Satruday nite. Your mom will always be special to Margaret and I...she was our rock when we needed it most so we "Thank you" for sharing your mom with us and all the kids she touched thru the years. Love to all of you. Cheryl Hunt

Tisha Castle

May 2, 2010

Dee, I'm saddened to hear of your mother's passing. She was a very kind woman. I remember how she would come visit you and your daycare kids often and how Gabe was very taken by her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Sandy Evans

May 1, 2010

Dee, Susan, and family, Betty was like my sister. We had many years of fun and laughter. Betty was the first person I met when i arrived in Virginia when you were all babies, we have remained good friends all these years. I have enjoyed her visits here in Oregon. She will forever be in mine and my familys hearts. God bless your family, you are all in our prayers. Love Sandy Evans and family

Margaret Hunt Etheridge

May 1, 2010

Dee, Susan and the rest of your extended family. You know very well mine and Cheryl's love of your family, especially Miss Betty. She was like a second mother to us all of those years we bowled at Fairlanes and way beyond!!!! Our heartfelt sympathy to all of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, hugs and kisses. Cheryl Hunt and Margaret Hunt-Etheridge

Elmer Bostjancic

April 29, 2010

Susan and Don: You all have our heartfelt sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. We are very saddened by the loss of your loved one. We will keep you close to our hearts during this difficult time.
BJ and Robin

Joyce Cassidy

April 29, 2010

I am shocked and saddened. Betty was my best friend since second
grade. I didnt get to see her as much as i would like but i thought of
her often. Our deepest sympathy to all her family. I will miss her
so much.
Joyce and Calvin Cassidy, Hampton, Va

Chrissy Poole

April 29, 2010

Betty was a wonderful mother and grandmother, who was much loved by her girls and grandchildren. I pray for you all during this very difficult time. Aunt Dee, Susan, & grandkid's know that I love you all so much. Your Momma is a part of my earliest childhood memories, and I am sure the same is true for many others.
We never want to imagine our lives without the ones that we love, but she will always be with you in your heart. Now she is with Johnnie, Patty, and MawMaw.

Edith Regula

April 29, 2010

I knew Moma Betty from working with her at S & K sales Co. She always had a smile for everyone. I also remember her love of bowling and the kids. I want to offer my deepest sympathy to you all and that may your memories bring you peace and happiness.

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