Elizabeth "Betty" Ayash Buckley
October 12, 1933 ~ October 10, 2015
Elizabeth "Betty" Ayash Buckley
(October 12, 1933-October 10, 2015)
Elizabeth, 81, peacefully entered God's Kingdom on Sunday, October 10, 2015.
"Betty" was born in Fall River, MA to parents Joseph Said Ayash and Sadie Latouf. In 1951, she graduated from B.M.C. Durfee High School and attended Colby College in Maine.
In 1955, Betty moved to Washington, D.C.; got married in 1957; moved to Vienna, VA; and, had two children. In 1980, she received the CIA Medal for 25 years of Honorable Service plus overseas tours in Pakistan and Thailand.
From 1980-2006, Elizabeth held very senior positions at AT&T, Bell Labs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, INTELSAT, UNISYS, Dickstein Shapiro LLP and Finnegan Henderson LLP.
1994, 1996, and 1997 marked pivotal points in Elizabeth's life: the births of four grandchildren. For many years, she planned an annual holiday party loaded with all of their favorite treats.
In 2006, Elizabeth retired, founded and served as President/Treasurer of CIRA's Florida Gold Coast Chapter & Vice President of CIRA; and volunteered for Florida's Obama For America in 2012.
Watson School: Girl Scouts of America, Librarian Class Officer, Honor Roll, Watson "W" (82% or higher first semester) Watson Bar (82% or higher all year), and Samuel Watson School Medal (highest score on a written examination in Mathematics and English).
Durfee High School: Girl Scouts of America, Junior Red Cross Council, National Honor Society, Assistant Business Manager "Record Book" (Yearbook), Winner Fall River Rotary Club United Nations Essay Contest, Girls' Glee Club, Girls' Senior Chorus, Speakers' Bureau, Prom Committee, Health Councilor, Home Room Director, Varsity Debating, Softball, Girls' Numeral Club, Volleyball, Basketball, Field Hockey, Bowling and Junior Varsity Basketball.
Colby College: Alpha Delta Pi Sorority and Colby Outing Club
Post-College: Calvary United Presbyterian Church, Cheverly UMC, Oakton UMC, Holy Transfiguration Church, American Contract Bridge League; Lions Clubs International; founded Vienna Scribe Services (medical transcription) and EAB Corporation (business consulting); National Mah Jongg League and Red Hat Society.
Elizabeth was predeceased by her parents and survived by her sister Freda Ayash Burner of Springfield, VA, her daughter Robyn (Buckley) Riebling (Peter Riebling) of Vienna, VA, her son
Dr. Ralph Buckley (Julienne Roach) of Daphne, AL, her grandson Turner Joseph Buckley and her granddaughter Sahada Jewel Buckley of Daphne, AL, and her granddaughters Jennifer Elizabeth Riebling and Kimberly Elizabeth Riebling of Vienna, VA.
Family and Friends will be received on Sunday, December 13, at Holy Transfiguration Melkite Greek Catholic Church, 8501 Lewinsville Road, McLean, VA 22102 for a "Trisagion Service" after the Divine Liturgy at 10:30 A.M.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in honor of Elizabeth Ayash Buckley may be made to Holy Transfiguration Church, 8501 Lewinsville Road, McLean, VA 22102.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
(October 12, 1933-October 10, 2015)
Elizabeth, 81, peacefully entered God's Kingdom on Sunday, October 10, 2015.
"Betty" was born in Fall River, MA to parents Joseph Said Ayash and Sadie Latouf. In 1951, she graduated from B.M.C. Durfee High School and attended Colby College in Maine.
In 1955, Betty moved to Washington, D.C.; got married in 1957; moved to Vienna, VA; and, had two children. In 1980, she received the CIA Medal for 25 years of Honorable Service plus overseas tours in Pakistan and Thailand.
From 1980-2006, Elizabeth held very senior positions at AT&T, Bell Labs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, INTELSAT, UNISYS, Dickstein Shapiro LLP and Finnegan Henderson LLP.
1994, 1996, and 1997 marked pivotal points in Elizabeth's life: the births of four grandchildren. For many years, she planned an annual holiday party loaded with all of their favorite treats.
In 2006, Elizabeth retired, founded and served as President/Treasurer of CIRA's Florida Gold Coast Chapter & Vice President of CIRA; and volunteered for Florida's Obama For America in 2012.
Watson School: Girl Scouts of America, Librarian Class Officer, Honor Roll, Watson "W" (82% or higher first semester) Watson Bar (82% or higher all year), and Samuel Watson School Medal (highest score on a written examination in Mathematics and English).
Durfee High School: Girl Scouts of America, Junior Red Cross Council, National Honor Society, Assistant Business Manager "Record Book" (Yearbook), Winner Fall River Rotary Club United Nations Essay Contest, Girls' Glee Club, Girls' Senior Chorus, Speakers' Bureau, Prom Committee, Health Councilor, Home Room Director, Varsity Debating, Softball, Girls' Numeral Club, Volleyball, Basketball, Field Hockey, Bowling and Junior Varsity Basketball.
Colby College: Alpha Delta Pi Sorority and Colby Outing Club
Post-College: Calvary United Presbyterian Church, Cheverly UMC, Oakton UMC, Holy Transfiguration Church, American Contract Bridge League; Lions Clubs International; founded Vienna Scribe Services (medical transcription) and EAB Corporation (business consulting); National Mah Jongg League and Red Hat Society.
Elizabeth was predeceased by her parents and survived by her sister Freda Ayash Burner of Springfield, VA, her daughter Robyn (Buckley) Riebling (Peter Riebling) of Vienna, VA, her son
Dr. Ralph Buckley (Julienne Roach) of Daphne, AL, her grandson Turner Joseph Buckley and her granddaughter Sahada Jewel Buckley of Daphne, AL, and her granddaughters Jennifer Elizabeth Riebling and Kimberly Elizabeth Riebling of Vienna, VA.
Family and Friends will be received on Sunday, December 13, at Holy Transfiguration Melkite Greek Catholic Church, 8501 Lewinsville Road, McLean, VA 22102 for a "Trisagion Service" after the Divine Liturgy at 10:30 A.M.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in honor of Elizabeth Ayash Buckley may be made to Holy Transfiguration Church, 8501 Lewinsville Road, McLean, VA 22102.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Robin & Family, Our sympathy on your loss. Durfee High School Alumni Assoc. Charlotte Thomas, Sect.
Sending prayers of healing and peace. May the warm loving memories forever live in your hearts.
Sincerest condolences on the loss of Betty Buckley!! We will always remember her fondly with her infectious laugh and lively spirit!! May she rest in peace and enjoy her reunion with her parents and ours!! Much love to you, Freda, Robin and family and Ralph and family. Love you all, The Lewis family!!
My condolences to you all. I knew Betty through the CIRA chapter here. Her considerable efforts to maintain the chapter were appreciated.
So sorry to learn of Betty’s passing. She deserves great credit for resurrecting the Gold Coast chapter of CIRA, and she will be missed. I offer my condolences to Betty’s extended family.
Betty was the most dedicated mother & grandmother that I have ever known..she could not do enough for them..they were truly blessed to have her in their lives. In my life I was also fortunate in having her as a friend for we had some wonderful times in past years and this I will always remember. My heartfelt thoughts are with you all at this time, Love, M&M
Situ,I’m writing in present tense because my belief is strong that you’re right beside me & you don’t want me to be sad.All I’ve done is smile & laugh at how happy you make me.Your personality is one of a kind.You’re my biggest supporter.I feel you all around me. I can almost hear you singing me a lullaby in Arabic to help me fall asleep. I feel you encouraging me to study. I feel like you’re about to walk in & ask if there’s anything you can do to help. Or ask if I need some water. Or help me practice vocabulary. Or proofread my essay. I feel like we’re about to go to McDonalds drive through & get a Large Fry and a Diet Coke for you & a ice cream sundae for me then play a card game at your kitchen table.All I am I owe to you. I know you can see/hear me, & are watching me & giving me all the strength I need. In this life you were like a candle, you burned yourself up to give others light.You helped so many people.You are now helping me more as my angel!I love you. Love, Your Sweetheart
Peace be with you, Aunt Betty!
Robyn and Family Ralph and Family, Our deepest sympathies in the loss of your Mom. She was a special lady with class, spirit, and intellect. She was always there when you needed her and a great lifetime friend. We will remember her smile, her laugh, her love of family, and her devotion to God. She is missed but we are happy to have known her. Our prayers and love are with you.
See you again someday Mrs.Buckley
Very saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers go to all those that knew and loved Betty.
We were saddened to hear of Betty’s passing and extend warm condolences to her loving and supportive family. May your memories of her bring you comfort and peace.
I am sorry to learn of the death of Betty Buckley. She was “one of a kind” and made a distinct impression on me when I was a new, young officer in the CIA. I played bridge with Betty — she was smart and competitive! And I learned much from her when we served together in Bangkok. I will pray for the repose of her soul and for the grace of Our Lord to be with you, her family.
Robin and family & Ralph and family: My deepest sympathy and condolences for your loss. My thoughts are with both of you and your families.
Elizabeth was my right hand support for several years at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and we not only worked closely as a team, but shared life experiences and family developments. It was both a pleasant and a productive partnership, and I have thought back to those days many times in recent years. Although our lives went in different directions, we were in touch from time to time, and I have thought back many times to those very good days. It is whom you touch in life and how you touch them that matters. Elizabeth touched many and positively. Warmly, Mike Samuels
Our deepest condolences for the loss of Betty. She was a sparking personality. We hope to see you at Holy T. Brian Chris(Colie)Addie and Jack
Signing with lots of wonderful memories, love and peace. I pray the memories of your mom keep her close to you and always in your heart. She was a very strong woman who has passed that strength on to her children and her grandchildren. She is now watching over you with love and pride. xo
Betty was a member of my Redhat chapter, Autumn’s Fiery Reds, here in S. Florida. She got a kick out of the fact that I was married to Chico Fernandez a former Major League Shortstop. She laughed easily and shared my love of flowers. Our deepest sympathy to her family.
I am so sorry to hear of Aunty Bettys demise. My name is Sonny (Ehtesham) and I am from Pakistan. I’ve known Aunty for most of my life and even stayed with them in 1981.If either Ralph or Robyn remember me then please contact. Am in DC for a week and then back to Pakistan. My cell number here is 202 4468999, and in Pakistan is 00 92 3334168033.