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Elizabeth Sharbel Obituary
Nashville - Elizabeth Griffith (Betsy) Sharbel, passed away on Jan 17, 2018, at the age of 67 years.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Herbert, sons, Ben (Elizabeth Hall) and Peter (Jesselyn), grandchildren, William, Annie, and Georgina, brother, John (Melissa) Griffith, sister-in-law, Jean Griffith, and many nieces, nephews, and extended family. Betsy was preceded in death by her parents, William and Priscilla Pokorny Griffith, and brother, Bill Griffith.
In life, Betsy was a member of the Ladies of Charity, the Holy Rosary Ladies Guild, the Legion of Mary, and American Legion Auxiliary Post 88. She was also an Eucharistic Minister at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Before her retirement, Betsy worked as a House Mother at Tennessee School for the Blind.
A visitation and rosary will be at Holy Rosary Catholic Church from 7:00 to 9:00pm on Monday, Jan. 22. A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30am Tuesday, Jan. 23 at Holy Rosary with a visitation starting at 9:00am. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions can be made in memory of Betsy Sharbel to the Pat Summitt Foundation at www.patsummitt.org.
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January 19, 2019
Herb,
Please accept my sincere sympathy, old friend.
Mike Shelton
Linda and Jessie Ombac
January 30, 2018
I was deeply saddened when I learned about Betsy's passing. I barely knew her since she was already suffering from the disease when I met her but my few meetings with her, it was evident she was sweet and loving. She was so devoted to you Herb and her 2 sons Ben and Pete. She raised two wonderful sons. I am blessed to be the other mother to Pete. Unfortunately, I could not be with your family during her last rites but I'm glad the rest of our family made it.
May you find comfort by the love and prayers of family and friends. Yes, we can now pray to her for she is now in the company of Angels in Heaven.
Linda Ombac
January 30, 2018
Linda Ombac
January 30, 2018
Herb Sharbel
January 29, 2018
I was so blessed to have Betsy for a wife for 45 wonderful years...she was a true blessing, and kept me on a path of goodness for all those years...our sons Ben and Peter were so fortunate to have her for their mother...she taught them goodness and kindness, and was their refuge when i was on the warpath with them. I hated to see her suffering with early onset alzheimer disease. When she found out what she had, she was very down, knowing it was a death sentence. On the day i told her, we were on our way to weekly mass when i said to her, 'Betsy, i know you have been dealt a very bad hand, but you should offer up your suffering to come in reparation for your sins.' Without hesitation, she said, "okay, i will." And from that moment on, she never wavered, never complained, and just accepted her fate. It was almost 4 more years before she succumbed to the disease. It was really something to witness for me...she was so strong in all of it.
I know she is in a place now so beautiful none of us can imagine it. And now, instead of praying for her, i pray TO her. I love you, Betsy. You were and are the Love of my life.
charles Conditt
January 24, 2018
Herb,
Barbara and I said prayers at mass Sunday for you and your family. "Semper Fi", Chuck Conditt
Vivian Cate
January 23, 2018
Herb, I am praying for you and your family as you celebrate Betsy's life and release her to her eternal home. You have been so devoted to her, it will be difficult to develop your new normal. I pray for peace that passes all understand as you begin this leg of your journey without Betsy. It was a privilege to be her nurse. I am so sorry for your loss but thankful she no longer suffers. God bless you and yours.
Tom Clark
January 23, 2018
Herb, sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time! May she rest in peace!
Judy Ariana
January 23, 2018
Deepest Sympathy ((((((Paddy))))))
Judy
mike chilando
January 22, 2018
Herb,
Very Sorry for the loss of your wife. I know she has been sick for a long time.
Mike Chilando
Frank Bostick
January 22, 2018
Our heart and prayers go out to your FAMILY,
sincere Condolences.......Frank and Cora Bostick
John Tibbels
January 22, 2018
Herb, so sorry for your loss.
John Tibbels
Nancy Langdon
January 22, 2018
Jim and I send our love and prayers.
Nancy and Jim Langdon
January 22, 2018
Herb,
Betsy did what we all want to do and that is to get to the other side. She took the long road and paved the way for all of us. Her journey has finally ended. What a sweet soul she was. I'm sure she is resting in peace now.
Becky Dempsey
Frank Blackwood
January 22, 2018
Herbie:
Kerry and I want you to know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers and will be in the days and weeks to come.You were a faithful husband to the very end.
God bless you.
Frank
Jeanne and Pat Gower
January 20, 2018
Herbie, Ben and Pete, Betsy was sweet and kind, embracing our family from the start calling our parents Mom and Dad with genuine love and affection. I think of her in her soft pastels at our many family gatherings clearing dishes, washing and drying with the smile that was her sweetness.Herb, together, with her more gentle nature, you raised two wonderful sons who brought you daughters and grandchildren she was proud to love and nurture. Your caring for her these last three years has been an example of courage and fortitude of which I have seen in you, my older brother, and felt so blessed to know. Ben and Pete, your Mom verbally recognized the achievements of her many nephews and nieces, however, she could not of been more proud of the both of you. She loved you dearly.May God bless you all with the sweetness of loving memories of wife and mother.She is greatly missed. So is her Coca Cola cake and Thanksgiving sweet potatoes.Jeanne and Pat
Patricia (White) Hollister
January 20, 2018
I have such good memories of fun childhood times with Betsy and her family. May God grace Betsy's family and friends with His comfort, peace and love.
Janice Kane
January 19, 2018
Herbie, Certainly, Wayne and I mourn the loss of your Betsy. She always made us feel comfortable at every gathering. We always looked for her. Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to you and your family. Our prayers are with all of you.
art hayes
January 19, 2018
Herbie, I am so sorry. May God be with you and your family today and always.
You took great care of Betsy all these years. May she rest in peace. Art
January 19, 2018
Herbie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in the days to come. I am so sorry for your loss.
Betty Brewer
Cyndi Anderson
January 18, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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