Betty Ruth Seitz Zimmerman passed away peacefully in her home Sunday, October 23, 2016, surrounded by her family. Betty was born in Hickory, NC on March 26, 1927 to Herbert And Viola Seitz. She attended Hickory High School where she met and later married Edward Lee (Bud) Zimmerman Jr. They were married July 28, 1945. For 25 years Betty worked for the Public Library of Charlotte Mecklenburg as Head Librarian at both the Oakdale and Coulwood branches. As a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, Betty sang in the choir for over 50 years and was involved in all the activities of the church especially teaching Sunday School classes. In 1955 Bud and Betty moved to Charlotte. They celebrated 51 years of marriage before Bud's death in 1997. Betty was preceded in death by her parents and only sister, Margaret Walters. Survivors include 3 children David Zimmerman, Deborah Zimmerman & Mark Edward Zimmerman; 3 grandchildren; one great grandson; 4 nieces & 7 nephews. The celebration of Betty's life and funeral will be at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church on October 26, 2016 at 11:30 AM with visitation one hour before the service. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Charlotte region or Pleasant Grove Methodist Church. Forest Lawn West Funeral & Cremation Service is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Arrangements under the direction of Forest Lawn West Funeral & Cremation Service, Charlotte, NC.
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