Name: Visitation for Betty Harville Boswell
Start: 2024-01-05T10:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-01-05T11:00:00.000Z
Location: Norris Funeral Services & Crematory - Mount Hermon Chapel

Betty Harville Boswell

November 18, 1942 - December 31, 2023

Betty Ann Harville Boswell, 81 of Danville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 31, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Danville on November 18, 1942. Betty was predeceased by her parents, Robert and Ruby Harville. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Archie C. Boswell, Jr.; children Kirk (Shelayne) Boswell, Angela (Shane) Finnell; grandson Robert Boswell; and siblings Linda (Tommy) Yeatts and Colene (Joel) Byant along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Betty graduated from Whitmell High School and worked for Disston, Grove Park Elementary, and retired from Owens Brockway Glass. She was a very active member of Third Avenue Congregational Christian Church and Mount Herman Baptist Church. She served in children and youth ministries, she sang in the adult choir, and she led the prayer team ministry. Over the years she was a prayer warrior praying thousands of prayers for family, friends, co-workers, church members, neighbors, missionaries and many others that she didn't even know personally.

Betty was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved birds, sunsets, and beach trips but her greatest joy was to spend time with her family. She encouraged her children and grandchild in all of their interests and she loved to attend all of their sporting and special events. She also taught each of them about Jesus.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 5, 2024, at Norris Funeral Services, Mt. Hermon Chapel, 3995 Franklin Turnpike, Danville 24540 with Pastors Steve Chromy, and Ryan Riley officiating. A visitation will precede the funeral from 10 to 11 a.m. at Norris Funeral Services, Mt. Hermon Chapel. Internment will follow at Danville Memorial Gardens 510 Church Avenue, Danville, 24541. The family will receive friends at other times at the residence, 332 Samuel Bend, Danville, Va.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests memorial donations be made to Gods Pit Crew 2499 North Main Street, Danville, VA 24540, or Mount Hermon Fire and Rescue 4268 Franklin Turnpike, Danville, VA 24540 Norris Funeral Services Mt. Hermon Chapel is serving the Boswell family.

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Published by Danville and Rockingham County on Jan. 4, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries

Lib Ashworth

January 7, 2024

Dear Archie,
So sorry for your family's great loss. I first met Betty in the Labor room and Danville Memorial Hospital where we were "roommates" for quite a few hours. Since she was 6 years younger than I was, I remember thinking she was such a beautiful young Mother to be. Kirk was born 12 hours before Paul. That was a very special day for both our families. Have enjoyed seeing Betty down through the years and was glad we had the opportunity to meet in such a special way. Please know Wayne and I are remembering all of you with our
Love, Prayers, and deepest Sympathy.

Jerry Carter

January 5, 2024

Archie, I´m so sorry. Karen and I send our condolences and our love to you and your family.I will
call you later. God Bless

Joe Doss

January 5, 2024

Archie And Family. We are so sorry to hear of Betty Passing. She was such a nice Lady and will be really missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing Her. Our Prayers are with you all at this time. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL AT THIS TRYING TIME.
Joe and Martha Doss

Cindy Aherron

January 5, 2024

I remember Betty from working at Brockway. She was so full of laughter and eager to help you. I would run into her in the past from buying my Mom's groceries at 41 Food Lion. Always a joy to see!

Carol McClanahan

January 4, 2024

We were blessed to know Betty and her sweet spirit through Mount Hermon Baptist Church. I will always remember her compassionate concern and faithful prayers for others. Deepest sympathy to Archie and their family at her homegoing. Carol

Carolyn Winstead Bagley

January 4, 2024

Dear Boswell Family,
Archie shared with me that Betty was suffering with memory loss, and from my own mother, I understand much of what you have experienced. In reading Betty's obituary, it was such a tribute to a wonderful lady and servant of the Lord. I was blessed to witness so much of her ministries. A few times, we met for lunch and was always encouraged by her laughter and godly counsel. I always felt that we were on the same team.
This morning, I asked the Lord again why He, in His wisdom and love would allow yet another so dear walk those paths at dusk. Certainly, He taught her even more about His love and wisdom as she realized the changes, and I knew He had brought her across the Finish Line in victory. But I saw something deeper today in reading about her life. The Lord was using Betty to chisel, mold, shape, and bring a bit of polish to those of you who are her precious family and those of us who know her. Her time of walking into the shadows and passing into the His presence is for us from the God Who seeks to draw us close to His side. May each of you feel the love of God in this lap of the race He has set before you.

Yours in Christ,
Carolyn Winstead Bagley

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