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Bethel Brake Obituary

Brake, Bethel SARATOGA SPRINGS Bethel "Betsy" "Tootsie" Brake of Queensbury peacefully went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus on Thursday, July 28, 2022, surrounded by all of those she loved at Saratoga Hospital. She was 82 years young. Born on May 28, 1940, in Spartanburg, S.C., she was the beloved great-granddaughter of the late Fielding Hazel Parris; and cherished niece of Helen and Toy Finch. Betsy was an inspirational giant to an incalculable many; known best for her spitfire personality, and conviction for Christ, but most of all for the generosity, love, and kindness she showed to any who asked. Throughout her life Betsy held many jobs; orthodontal assistant, phlebotomist, volunteer nurse, as well as wife, mother, and homemaker. In addition to her great-grandfather, aunts, and cousins, she was predeceased by her husband, Bart; and her son, Philip. She is survived by two sons, Christopher Brake of Niskayuna and Darrell Brake and his wife Nanci of Madison, Conn.; her grandchildren, Kendall Parris Brake of Syracuse and Darrell Christopher Brake of Madison, Conn.; her sisters, Debbie Burgess of Lyman, S.C. and Beverly Wells of Pacolet, S.C.; her brother-in-law, Roger Brake and his wife Sue of Morehead City, N.C.; and many more nieces, nephews, and cousins. Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. on Monday, August 1, at the William J. Burke and Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday in the Pine Knolls Alliance Church, 614 Ganesvoort Road, South Glens Falls. All are welcome. Memorial donations may be made to Pine Knolls Alliance Church, 614 Gansevoort Rd., South Glens Falls, NY, 12803. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

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Published by Albany Times Union from Jul. 30 to Jul. 31, 2022.

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Laura St Louis

December 26, 2022

It is with great sadness that I just found out about Betsy's passing, but happy I know she is with our Lord.
I worked for Bart, and Betsy and I became friends.
Betsy lead me closer to my faith and I am so thankful for that.
She will be truly missed.

Scott Borden

August 30, 2022

Betsy was a great lady! I had the privilege of being her Pastor for several years but more that that her friend.
Betsy was a delight to be around! She was Energetic, passionate and generous.
What a great blessing. I “just happened” to be with Betsy the night before she passed. I mentioned to Betsy casually that I was there because God is good. She looked at me and repeated “God is good”. They were the last words I heard her say.and now she KNOWS what she understood by faithGod is good.
I look forward to reuniting with Betsy some day!

Donna Brake

August 12, 2022

Betsy, also affectionately known as Gma was the" BEST" grandmother to my beautiful daughter Kendall. As her Gma would say, "we are two peas in a pod". Those two had a special bond. I will so miss her inspirational guidance. I know that Gma will continue to guide and look after Kendall from above. Love, Donna

Brenda Watson

August 1, 2022

Betsy was zany, fun, beautiful, unique, loving and kind. I count it a HUGE blessing and privilege to call her friend. She leaves a tremendous void in her absence but I´m looking forward to the day we all get to hang out in GLORY. Maranatha!

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Dawn Sanger

July 29, 2022

I am grateful to have known Betsy as friend, encourager, and prayer buddy for the past 32 years. Betsy was a heart- listener. Her honesty, humor, generosity, and active faith were just a few reasons she is so loved. Miss you, Betsy, but wouldn't wish you back! Breathe that celestial air and dance those golden streets! Love, dawn

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William J. Burke & Sons / Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes

628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

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Pine Knolls Alliance Church

614 Ganesvoort Road, South Glens Falls, NY

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628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

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