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Betty Markoff Obituary

August 26, 2016 - September 21, 2019 "Betsy doll, the instant I saw you I knew there would be no other girl than you. You died peacefully at the age of 103, while holding my hand. You were a staunch advocate for children, animals and human rights. You were respected and admired for your moral fearlessness by all who knew you. I won't forget you twice being arrested for leafleting for civil rights, and always standing up against injustice. Betsy doll, wherever you are, in the heavens or on a star, that's where I want to be with you. For 80 years I've held your hand, our fingers tightly enjoined. Betsy doll, I love you."Betty (Goldmintz) Markoff leaves a tremendously loving family including husband Morrie Markoff, age 105, children Judith Markoff Hansen (Raymond) and Steven Markoff (Jadwiga Zabawska), grandchildren Chris Markoff (Joanna), Jeannie Gorman, Ellen Chestnut, Thomas Markoff, and Emily Markoff, and great-grandchildren Aidan and Josh Chestnut, and Michael Markoff. Also, in NYC, is her beloved brother Don Price (Wilkie Pretorius). A family memorial is planned.

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Jan. 1 to Jan. 5, 2020.

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Khytera Smith

April 16, 2023

Good evening, ma´am. Please rest in peace as your place in heaven is already assured, ma´am. Thank you for your divine presence on this earth,ma´am. Hope you are having a jolly time there, ma"am.

January 6, 2020

I was happy to reconnect with Betty at the Griffith Park Seniors group and enjoyed getting updates about her family and active life. My sincerest condolences to her family, Deb Anthony

Bronwyn Anthony

January 3, 2020

Betty was a wonderful leader of our Camp Fire Girls group giving us many good memories. Thank you, dear Betty. Bronwyn Anthony

BRY

January 2, 2020

Please accept my sincere condolences to the Markoff Family, May God Almighty comfort your hearts with loving kindness and peace. She left a 103 legacy that will never be forgotten.

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