Betty J. Carter

1951 - 2023

ROCHESTER - Betty J. Carter, of 7 Evergreen Drive, formerly of Olean, went to be with the lord on Saturday (Jan. 7, 2023) at the Highland Hospital in Rochester, following a brief illness.

Betty was born April 8, 1951, in Olean, and was the daughter of Donald Eugene and Virginia M. Marshall Ursoy. She was formerly married to Thomas A. Graves and Jeffery P. Carter.

Betty attended Olean High School and attended Continental School of Beauty, where she received her license in cosmetology.

Betty began working at Ray's for many years and One on One Hairstyling for a total of 30-plus years, retiring in 2015 when she moved to Rochester. She began working at Chestnut Ridge Elementary School as a lunchroom monitor. Betty loved children.

She was formerly a member of the Lighthouse, now known as the Church Without Walls.

Betty enjoyed cooking, baking, dancing, laughing and being outside in the sun, but most of all she loved her family, especially her grandchildren. Her faith was very important to her and she enjoyed reading her Bible, which she passed onto her family. Betty always wanted to take care of other people, putting them first.

Betty is survived by two daughters, Tina M. Klemann and Amanda F. Carter, both of Rochester; four grandchildren, Scott Klemann, Nellie Klemann, Jace Carter and Azmira Maull; a sister, Yvonne D. (Paul) Matya of Olean; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Betty was predeceased by her parents; an infant daughter, Tamiyko Carter; and several siblings.

Friends will be received from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday (Jan. 13, 2023) at the Church Without Walls, where a memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. The Rev. Tyrone Hall, pastor, will officiate.

Flowers are gratefully accepted or memorials may be made to the Open Door Mission, W. Main Street, Rochester, NY 14614.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 646 E. State St., Olean.

Online condolences may be made at www.letromcintoshspinkfuneralhome.com.