Betty Jane Ladd Allen, 77, of Barboursville, VA departed this life on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at her home, to enter her eternal rest. Betty was born on May 5, 1944. She was the youngest child of Edward Washington Ladd Sr. and Patsy Estes Ladd of Cismont, VA.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents and devoted husband of 48 years, Donald Lee Allen, sisters Florence Moyer and Lorene Dollins, brothers Edward W. Ladd Jr., George Ladd, Douglas Ladd, and Roy Ladd.
Betty leaves to cherish her memories her son Paul Linwood Allen, Barboursville VA and daughter Denise Jane Allen Carey (Tom Davis Jr.), Ruckersville VA, one granddaughter Ashley Nicole Veney and husband Tevis Veney and four great grandchildren Caliah Coronado, Trenton, Carson, and Israel Veney of Kent Store, VA. One sister Annie Mae Carpenter of Gordonsville, VA, one brother Lewis Ladd (Paula) of Hartfield, VA, two sister in laws, Mildred Ladd of Okemos, Michigan, Bunny Morris of Palmyra, VA, one brother-in-law William R. Allen (Barbara) of Chesterfield, VA, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Betty came to know the Lord when she attended Grace Episcopal Church of Cismont, VA. She was a graduate of Albemarle High School, she studied nursing and was an LPN at Martha Jefferson Hospital where she retired.
Betty was an avid reader and loved sewing, doing puzzles and scrapbooking along with time spent with the great-grandchildren. She had a love for the JABA Senior Center in Standardsville, VA where she could be found doing fundraisers, playing bingo, crafts and above all making her fellow seniors laugh. You could also find her browsing the aisles of the Goodwill Store. Betty stayed in touch with many of her friends and former coworkers by letters and through phone calls.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to JABA Senior Center of Stanardsville, VA 22973. (222 Main Street)
A graveside memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday April 1, 2022 at Antioch Baptist Church 11484 St. Just Road, Unionville, VA 22567. Arrangements are still being made and will be announced soon. www.preddyfuneralhomes.com
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