On December 30, 2016, of Silver Spring, MD died at her residence in Silver Spring, MD. Dear wife for 58 years of Ralph "Gene" Pearson. She is survived by her daughters, Lisa and (Dan) Schonfeld of Reston, VA and Linda (Henry) Gruner of Silver Spring, MD; six grandchildren, Jeremy and Zachary Schonfeld, Kirsten Auxier-Gruner, Kayla Pearson, and David and Ryan Gruner; one great-granddaughter, Kya Laughery; and brother Bob Dodd (Diana). She is also the aunt to many loved nieces and nephews. She was the daughter of the late Stanley and Maxine Dodd. Viewing, 10a.m. with Service 11 a.m., will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Millian Memorial United Methodist Church in Rockville, MD. Interment will follow at Parklawn Cemetery. Afterwards friends are invited for fellowship back at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Betty's name to MMUM Church General Fund, 13016 Parkland Drive, Rockville, MD 20853. Arrangements entrusted to Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home.