Betty J. Weiss, formerly of Mt. Olive, died on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Heritage Health: Therapy and Senior Care in Staunton.
Visitation will be held Saturday, April 30, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Becker and Son Funeral Home in Mt. Olive. Funeral services will follow, beginning at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Cassie Sexton Riggs officiating.
Mrs. Weiss was born Nov. 3, 1927, in Hillsboro, to Benjamin and Nora (Coyle) Busch. She married Kenneth Weiss on Dec. 14, 1946, in Grantfork, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 16, 2010.
She was a homemaker, and along with her husband, enjoyed farming for their entire working career. After retiring, the couple moved into Mt. Olive from their farm near Walshville.
Mrs. Weiss was an expert seamstress, and her other hobbies included crafting, reading and gardening. She loved to play cards and participated in several clubs. She treasured the time she spent with her family and was a “shining light” among all who knew her.
She is survived by her two children, Leonard (Patricia) Weiss of Mt. Olive and Sharon McEwen of Litchfield; four grandchildren, Brett Batty of Litchfield, Jennifer (Brad) Farris of Charlotte, NC, Brad (Stacy) Weiss of Germantown, TN, and Ryan Batty of Murfreesboro, TN; and four great-grandchildren, Reid and Campbell Farris of Charlotte, NC, Jake Weiss of Germantown, TN, and Avery Batty of Hillsboro.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Weiss was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Ruth Meyer and Geraldine Schulte; and son-in-law, Robert McEwen.
Memorials may be directed to the Mt. Olive Public Library or Mt. Olive City Cemetery.
Online condolences to the family may be left at www.beckerandson.com.
