Bettie J. Bellamy
Bettie J. Bellamy, beloved, mother, wife, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed on Palm Sunday March 28th after a long illness.
Mrs. Bellamy was born in 1937 to Frank and Betty Brantley in Detroit, Michigan and raised in Mississippi. She later moved to Staten Island, New York and attended Port Richmond High School.
She met Woodrow Bellamy and they married in 1955. The marriage produced six children. The family resided in West Brighton, New Brighton, and Stapleton. While raising their six children Mrs. Bellamy went on to further her education at Staten Island Community College obtaining an associate degree.
Mrs. Bellamy worked as a teacher's aide at PS. 31 and began her secretarial career at Staten Island Community College and then went to work for Con Edison as an executive secretary for Electric Operations and secretary for Community Affairs departments. She worked at Con Edison for 21 years retiring in 1999. Post retirement she returned to Staten Island Community College obtaining a position where she worked to enroll students in certification programs.
Mrs. Bellamy served her community as an avid volunteer for numerous organizations including 1st Vice President of Staten Island's chapter of the NAACP, Chairwoman of the Evelyn Marshall Scholarship Association. She was also a member of the National Council of Negro Women, Staten Island chapter and The Purple Hats Society and affiliated with the Staten Island League for Better Government. Over the years, thorough her many volunteer efforts, Mrs. Bellamy helped to raise thousands of dollars in college scholarships.
Mrs. Bellamy, a devout Christian, was a past member of First Church of God in Christ. Mrs. Bellamy joined St. Phillips Baptist Church where she served on the Missionary Board and worked with Pastor Tony Baker to launch the church's annual Juneteenth Celebration.
Mrs. Bellamy is survived by her children, Anthony Bellamy, Jeffrey Bellamy, daughter in-law Lalia Bellamy, Woodrow Bellamy Jr., Michael Bellamy, Lisa (Bellamy) Cureton, son-in-law Gerard Cureton, sisters Florence Williams, Frankie Evans, her cousin Hazel Galloway, 12 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a plethora of nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents, Frank and Betty Brantley, husband, Woodrow Bellamy Sr., her sister Lenora McCombs and her son, Gerald Bellamy.
Viewing is Thursday, April 8 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Service to follow at 11:30 a.m, both at St. Phillips Baptist Church.
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Our Deepest Sympathy on the loss of your Beloved Mother.
She will always be in our prayers.
M & S Candy
Friend
June 27, 2021
Sincere condolences to the family.
Elaine Mazyck
Neighbor
April 15, 2021
What a wonderful mother and person she was. I had the pleasure of teaching many of her children at PS 31. My deepest sympathy and love to the entire family. May God bless you all!
Maria Barger
Teacher
April 12, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Lillian Revels
Friend
April 9, 2021
Dara Archin and Family
April 9, 2021
Heartfelt condolences from the King Family. Uncle Ben, Aunt Elaine cousins Mustafa, Cynthia and Liana. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. We grieve but as children of God who have hope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Forever in our hearts!
King Family
Family
April 8, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Clara Sue Ogburn
Friend
April 8, 2021
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 and wonderful memories. God's grace and mercy are
sufficient.
With deepest sympathy the entire Family
(of the late Etta Hite-Lewis)
Clara Sue Ogburn
Friend
April 8, 2021
Michael and Pam Wills
April 7, 2021
I met and got to know Mrs. Bellamy through a Mutual friend whom she would refer to as her other son, Mark Irving. To me she was always kind, caring and always, always had a smile on her face. A great story teller, She love to see people smiling and happy when they’re around her and for that I know in my heart, She was a great person. Betty rest in heavenly peace
Koreen Williams
Friend
April 7, 2021
I grew up with the Bellamy family in New Brighton , and many people left impressions on me as a young child Mrs. Bellamy was one of them, she was such a kind and friendly person as was her family. My condolences to her family. Janice McLeod Groves
Janice Groves
Acquaintance
April 7, 2021
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