Betty Jean Pardee

Betty Jean Pardee obituary

Betty Jean Pardee

Betty Pardee Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Bedford on Sep. 20, 2025.
Betty S. Pardee, 80, of Bedford County, Virginia, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. A creative and compassionate soul, Betty dedicated her life to caring for others and sharing her many talents.

She served as a Registered Nurse with dedication, later becoming a Realtor, and also spent years teaching art to elementary school children-nurturing imagination in young minds. Betty had a deep love of nature, often finding beauty and peace outdoors, and she was known for her warm kitchen, where she lovingly cooked meals that brought family and friends together.

Betty is survived by her daughters, Jennifer and Joanna Pardee, and her cherished grandchildren, Shannon Rice and Mason Walkingstick. She will be remembered for her kindness, creativity, and the joy she brought into the lives of those around her.

Her family takes comfort in knowing her legacy of care, creativity, and love will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

Arrangements were handled by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Bedford

1140 West Lynchburg-Salem Turnpike (Rt 221/460), Bedford, VA 24523-1803

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