Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Haller Guthrie
August 8, 1926 ~ November 3, 2013
Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Haller Guthrie, 87, died Sunday, November 3, 2013 in her residence in Ashburn, Virginia. She was a native of Garden City, New York and graduated with honors from Garden City High School in 1943. She attended Hood College in Frederick, Maryland and graduated in 1947 with a degree in Home Economics.
After college, she obtained a position with Vogue (Conde Nast) in New York City and worked as a Fashion Assistant for the Vogue Pattern Magazine. She worked there for five years, attending fashion shows in New York and Paris. The role included working with the Designers to decide which fashion ideas, accessories and colors would be displayed in the upcoming issues of the pattern magazine.
In June, 1952, she married William, whom she had met while on a blind date at a Naval Academy function during their college years. She immersed herself into the role of a Naval Officer's wife, joining the Naval Officer's Wives Clubs and keeping active with the various and increasing responsibilities. Betty was involved for many years with the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) organization. Active also in the many churches they attended (most recently the Church of the Holy Comforter in Vienna, Va.), she served various roles with the Vestry, the Altar Guild, church outreach programs, and capital improvement programs, including leading the program for the stained glass window behind the altar of the Church of the Holy Comforter.
She worked at the Wolftrap Farm Park in the summer programs. Initially the work was in a volunteer capacity, she later became the Assistant Program Director for the 'Theater in the Woods', and for the annual International Children's Festival.
Betty enjoyed many hobbies over the years; the game of bridge, painting, decoupage, cooking, quilting, and doll making. During their retirement years, she and her husband enjoyed traveling and attending opera performances.
She is survived by her beloved husband William, her husband of 61 years, and by their children Melinda Adams of Williston, SC, Susan (Pete) Spaulding of Hollywood, MD, Mitchell Guthrie of Virginia Beach, VA, Kimberly (ACE) Russell of Sellersville, PA, Caroline Guthrie of Reston, VA, and by seven grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Church of the Holy Comforter,
543 Beulah Road NE Vienna VA 22180, or the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Post Office Box 1776
Williamsburg VA 23187-9910.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
After college, she obtained a position with Vogue (Conde Nast) in New York City and worked as a Fashion Assistant for the Vogue Pattern Magazine. She worked there for five years, attending fashion shows in New York and Paris. The role included working with the Designers to decide which fashion ideas, accessories and colors would be displayed in the upcoming issues of the pattern magazine.
In June, 1952, she married William, whom she had met while on a blind date at a Naval Academy function during their college years. She immersed herself into the role of a Naval Officer's wife, joining the Naval Officer's Wives Clubs and keeping active with the various and increasing responsibilities. Betty was involved for many years with the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) organization. Active also in the many churches they attended (most recently the Church of the Holy Comforter in Vienna, Va.), she served various roles with the Vestry, the Altar Guild, church outreach programs, and capital improvement programs, including leading the program for the stained glass window behind the altar of the Church of the Holy Comforter.
She worked at the Wolftrap Farm Park in the summer programs. Initially the work was in a volunteer capacity, she later became the Assistant Program Director for the 'Theater in the Woods', and for the annual International Children's Festival.
Betty enjoyed many hobbies over the years; the game of bridge, painting, decoupage, cooking, quilting, and doll making. During their retirement years, she and her husband enjoyed traveling and attending opera performances.
She is survived by her beloved husband William, her husband of 61 years, and by their children Melinda Adams of Williston, SC, Susan (Pete) Spaulding of Hollywood, MD, Mitchell Guthrie of Virginia Beach, VA, Kimberly (ACE) Russell of Sellersville, PA, Caroline Guthrie of Reston, VA, and by seven grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Church of the Holy Comforter,
543 Beulah Road NE Vienna VA 22180, or the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Post Office Box 1776
Williamsburg VA 23187-9910.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Dear Caroline and Family, my sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom. I really enjoyed reading about her wonderful life and the many interests she had and things she did. You were so blessed to have her. Kind regards, Kathy
Kim and family – my family is so very sorry for your loss. Your mother was a pillar of Holy Comforter and someone who I always looked up to as the epitome of grace, kindness and true elegance. We pray for your entire family in this time of loss. May God bless and keep all of you.
Uncle Bill & family. I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. Aunt Betty was such a beautiful lady. I know you’ll miss her. All my love, Kelly
Mitch. I want to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Betty was a great woman, wife, mother grandmother and friend. I have fond memories of the times we spent together.
Dear Uncle Bill and Family. So sorry to hear of Aunt Betty’s passing. She was always gracious and lovely. Wish we could see you but know you all are in our thoughts and Charles and I send love to you all. God bless you! Love, Judith and Charles.
Dear Mr. Guthrie, Please accept our condolences. You were such wonderful neighbors, and we are glad we had a chance to know you.
Dear Uncle Bill et al; It was always so wonderful visiting with you and Aunt Betty in your beautiful family home in Vienna, where the wine flowed as did the stories of old Punta Gorda. Condolences on the passing of Aunt Betty.
I’m glad I was able to read about Betty in her memorial. She was an amazing lady who had a wonderful life. I only wish I had a chance to know her. May Bill, the kids and grandkids let the great memories of Betty play over and over in their hearts!
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MINDI AND FAMILY
I have such great memories of our family gatherings in Punta Gorda. Aunt Betty sitting with Mom, Dot and Kay, the three of them giggling mightily, is one of my favorite memories…Much love. Jo Ellen
So sorry to hear about Mrs. Guthrie’s passing. She was a lovely lady and a gracious neighbor. She will be missed. Hugs to Mr. Guthrie, Susan, Mindy, Mitch, Kim, Caroline & your families.
Dear Uncle Bill and family, We all have wonderful memories of reunions in Punta Gorda and Vienna. I will always remember Aunt Betty’s love and kindness. My condolences to all of you.
Bill, my deepest sympathies on the passing of our lovely Betty. You and she were and are such a vital part of our Holy Comforter family. When I moved with my husband Bob and sons Henry and Tom to Vienna in 1979, I sat shyly in the back pew, and you were there and gave me such a warm welcome, I thought “This is a place where I can find a home.” Thanks for all your wonderful ministries, including the crucial Ministry of the Back Pew!
I was so saddened to learn of Betty’s passing and was sorry I could not attend the funeral. My family has fond memories of spending time with all the Guthries in the 70’s and beyond and we keep those memories close to our hearts. God bless you all. Love, Guffey
Mr. Guthrie and family my sincere regrets for the loss of your wife, a mother,sister and friend to many. May you each find some solace through God’s word at 2 Corinthians 1:3,4.
Dear Guthrie Family, I was so sorry to learn about Mrs. Guthrie’s passing. I will never forget how sweet and kind Mrs. Guthrie was to all the kids in the neighborhood. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bill,how shocked and sad to hear Betty died over 3 months ago.She was a Hood College dear friend and roommate. Such happy memories to hold in my heart. I am so sorry for your loss.