Betty Ann Fouts

FOUTS, Betty Ann, 82, of Richmond, Va., passed away from complications due to ALS on August 12, 2021. She passed peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by family. Betty was preceded in death by her son, Robert Fouts, who had also passed from complications due to ALS. She was also preceded by her brothers, Bobby, Wendell and Jerry Smith. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, John Fouts; her son, Timothy, who is married to daughter-in-law, Maria; daughter-in-law, Laurie; and grandchildren, Joshua, Kobi, Jacob and Savannah. She is also survived by brothers, Dana and Colon Smith; and sister, Peggy Sopina. Born in Maine, Betty graduated from Ellsworth High School (EHS) in 1957, where she was a cheerleader, played softball and basketball. She also participated in theater, the glee club and band and was an active member in the EHS Alumni. She married her husband, John, an Airman First Class in the U.S. Air Force, on April 10, 1960 in Ellsworth, Maine. Betty worked for Bangor Hydro Electric as a clerk, and then for Virginia Power (later Dominion) for 34 years, retiring in 1994 as a trainer. She was active in supporting her children, including two years as the Band Booster President for Henrico High School Marching Band. Betty continued to support her children during their college careers at Virginia Tech, attending football games and other activities. In her later years, Betty enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and parts of Europe. Betty remained an avid softball player, beginning in high school and playing in various adult leagues well into her 70s. She also enjoyed bowling in various adult and women's leagues from 30 years old until her late 70s. The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Bliley's Funeral Home – Central, 3801 Augusta Avenue, Richmond, Va. 23230, where a memorial ceremony will start at 11 a.m. A livestream of the service may be found at blileys.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Betty's honor to The ALS Association (als.org/donate), or to The American Cancer Society (donate3.cancer.org).