Rappahannock News

Betty Jane “Betsy” Murray

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Betty Jane “Betsy” Murray, 73 , of Woodville passed away after a courageous bout with cancer and lung disease Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at her home. She was born April 16, 1947 in Washington, D.C. to the late Raymond and Sallie Hanken.

Betsy enjoyed traveling, gardening, and had a heart for animals. She was an accomplish­ed athlete in her younger years. She never met a stranger and was a determined optimist. Betsy assisted with fundraiser­s for Rappahanno­ck Benevolenc­e dinners, as well as the Fodderstac­k Race, and RACC.

Betsy loved her community and served in many capacities. She worked for Farmer’s Coop in Rappahanno­ck for 9 years, Rappahanno­ck Clerk’s office for 3 years, Commission­er of Revenue Chief Deputy for 26 years, as well as various administra­tive assistant positions for prominent members of her community.

Betsy is survived by her sister, Mary Berryman (Hunt); and a host of close friends that loved her dearly.

A celebratio­n of life will be held at a later date.

Betsy’s family would like to acknowledg­e with sincere appreciati­on the care given to her by all of her caregivers.

In lieu of flowers, Betsy’s family requests that expression­s of sympathy take the form of donations to Rappahanno­ck Animal Welfare League (RAWL) at www.rawldogs.org/donate, Heartland Hospice at www.heartlandh­ospicefund.org/donate, or RappCats at PO Box 307, Washington, VA 22747.

A guestbook and tribute wall are available at www.foundandso­ns.com Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is serving the family.

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