Bettye P. Veal (nee Pridgeon) passed away surrounded by family on October 20, 2023, at the age of 80 in Arlington, Virginia. Born on June 18, 1943, in Atlanta, Georgia, Bettye was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Bettye was a kind and gracious woman who had a strong faith in Jesus and cherished her family above all else. She leaves behind her husband of 57 years, Wayland, as well as her daughters, Carrie, and her husband Neal; and Mandy, and her husband Jeremy. Bettye was also a proud Grammy to her three grandchildren, George, James, and Mary.
Bettye had a passion for education and dedicated her career to teaching and school psychology. She was an alumna of Mercer University and the University of Georgia.
In her free time, Bettye enjoyed reading and needlework and continued her love of teaching at her church. These activities brought her joy and allowed her to express her creativity.
A memorial service to honor Bettye's life will be held at the Memorial Baptist Church in Arlington, Virginia, on October 27 at 11 am. The service will be streamed online at memorialbaptistchurch.org.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Bettye's memory to City Gate, an organization that provides after-school and summer program opportunities to under-served children in the Washington, DC area. Contributions can be made online at https://city-gate.org/donate.
Bettye's presence will be deeply missed, but her legacy of love, kindness, and faith will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
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