Photo courtesy of B.W. Foster Funeral Home - Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, Virginia
Jul 13, 1948 – Jun 6, 2020 (Age 71)
LYNCHBURG- Elizabeth “Betty Lou” Louise Dodson Bothwell, 71, passed away June 6, 2020. She was born in Portsmouth to the late Raymond and Mary Ellen Wade Dodson.
Betty Lou was a retired accounting tech for the U. S. Coast Guard. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister who was loved and cherished by all who knew her. She loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and was a faithful member of Sandy Bottom Christian Church in Madison Heights, Virginia. Originally from the Tidewater, Virginia area, she resided in Lynchburg, Virginia since 2008.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her first husband, Michael Parnham. She is survived by her second husband, John H. Bothwell; two daughters, Andrea Tabor (Billy) and Heather At Lee (Rick); 1 step-daughter, Elizabeth Bothwell Thurnher (Wayne); a brother, Thomas Ray Dodson, Sr.; a sister, Jean Marie Klecka; and 12 grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 12 at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 3920 Airline Blvd., Chesapeake. Condolences may be registered at BWFosterFuneralHome.com.
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Knew Betty Lou in school, she was one of the sweetest people. Always smiling and cheerful. .. such a nice person to be around. I know she will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Catherine Scoggins ( Joyner )
June 14, 2020 | Charlotte, NC | Classmate
With heartfelt sympathy and prayers with John and the family for your loss.
Andrea & Heather....A Mothers love is always with her children. Losing a mother is one of the deepest sorrows a heart can know, but know that your moms thoughtfulness, her kindness and caring, love and memories will live on always with you all. Sharing in your sadness and remembering Aunt Betty. May God watch over you and the family and bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Rylee Hallford
June 12, 2020 | McKinney, TX | Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with John, family and friends. May you always find peace and comfort in the beautiful memories you shared. Forever in our hearts, at peace in the Kingdom of Glory.❤❤❤
Patricia Moore
June 12, 2020 | PALM BAY, FL | Family
I met her and her husband about 2years ago very nice couple I going mike seeing her and she come to my place and order her. Thanksgiving Wrap sorry for your loss
Barbara Tolbert
June 11, 2020 | 82 Clearview Circles Rustbur, VA | Friend
Always enjoyed Betty's warm smile and kindness. She was always easy to be around. Sending love to her entire family that she truly cherished.
Lisa Mounie Shelburne
June 11, 2020 | Family
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. We are here for you and praying you feel Gods strong arms loving, comforting, and guiding you❤
Dick and Robin At Lee
June 11, 2020 | Huddleston, VA
Betty Lou, a beautiful lady....kind,loyal,funny,believed strongly in her faith. You always saw the best in a person. You have touched so many lives; from strangers, co-workers, friends and most lovingly, your family. I have always felt a special bond with you even as a young child (even though were related). I will always treasure the memories weve made throughout our lives deeply within my heart. The most precious memory...living with you in Germany,meeting my husband while I was there and...
Deborah Klecka-McKenna
June 10, 2020 | Langhorne, PA | Family
John, Andrea and Heather,
Please know that although we aren't able to be there in person our thoughts and prayers are with you always. We are so sorry for your loss. Love to you all.
Amanda, Mike, Ian, Kyle
& Lily Jean
Amanda Mckenna-Sujansky
June 10, 2020 | Telford, PA | Family
Betty was a very sweet and lovely lady with a very gentle soul. I enjoyed working with Betty at the Finance Center for 12 years and after we both retired we became facebook friends. I will miss seeing her positive facebook posts that were very touching. My thoughts and prayers go out to John and their children. Heaven gained another Angel...
Lora Murphy
June 10, 2020 | Chesapeake, VA | Friend