Born on March 18th, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Joe Clyde Mooney and Elizabeth Mae Goodwin Mooney.
Betty attended Beaver Elementary school, and then Shady High School. She spent her life working many jobs, but the one she was most passionate about was taking care of people and spent many years taking care of her mother.
Betty was adamant about spending time with her family, and wore her titles of Mom and Nanny proudly. She was a talented and gifted woman, making beautiful cross-stitch items, making many baby blankets for family, enjoyed playing solitaire, doing crosswords and reading her Bible daily. She loved watching General Hospital, and had a keen eye for "Sonny".
Betty loved red Cardinals, Angels, Jesus, and family.
Betty attended Beaver First Baptist Church until she started attending Grandview Christian Church.
Betty was the definition of a God loving and fearing woman. She loved without conditions and loved with her whole heart.
In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her infant daughters, Joyce Lynn and Kathy Lynn; a brother, Carl Mooney; a sister, Margaret Goodwin; uncles Samuel and Junior Goodwin; an aunt, Evelyn Evans; a niece, Brooklyn “Brookie” Runion; and a brother-in-law, John Johnson.
Those left to cherish her memory include sons, Jimmy R. Ruff (Rebecca) of Mt. Hope, James “Jamie” Ruff of Beaver, and Jeremiah “Jiggy” Ruff (Amanda) of Raleigh; Grandsons, “Jimmy Lee” Ruff of Beckley, Jeremiah “Levi” Ruff of Raleigh, and Jacob Ruff of Raleigh; granddaughters, Cassie Tierson (Jonathan) of Sophia, and Shyann Ruff of Sophia; Great-grandsons Remington Tierson, Maverick Tierson, both of Sophia; a brother, Joe Mooney (Pam) of Beaver; a sister, Elizabeth “Liz” Johnson of Beaver; a sister-in-law, Ruth Mooney of Alderson; nephews John Johnson 3rd of Beaver, Adam Mooney (Brittany) of Elton, and Carl Mooney Jr. (Brandi) of Sommerset, KY; nieces, Karen Johnson of Beaver, Michelle Johnson (Jason) of Wichita KS, and Carrie Ann Marks (Matt) of Lexington, SC; great-nephews, Derek Tacodo and Jake Johnson, both of Huntersville, NC; and many more family and friends that just won’t fit.
Betty was well loved.
Pallbearers will include, Jimmy Lee Ruff, Jeremiah Ruff, Cassie Tierson, John Johnson, Jonathan Teirson and Jamie Ruff. Jimmy Ray Ruff Jr., Adam Mooney, and Derek tacado will serve as an honorary pallbearer.
Funeral services will be on Friday, April 5th, 2024 at 1PM at Grandview Christian Church with Pastor Jordan Legg officiating. The family will receive visitors one hour prior. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
Donations or flowers many be sent directly to Blue Ridge Funeral Home.
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