Betty Branch Peterson
December 19, 1941 ~ May 6, 2012
Betty Branch Peterson, age 70, of Gainesville, VA and formerly of Vienna, VA died on May 6, 2012 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, VA. She was born on December 19, 1941 in Little Rock, AR to the late George and Eva McGhee Branch.
Betty retired as a Loan Officer from Navy Federal Credit Union after 25 years of service.
Betty was the loving and devoted mother of Steven (Sharon) Ragland of Sterling, VA and Melissa (Terrell)Bowman of Bristow, VA, sister of James Branch of Ashburn, VA, Sue Bennefield of Tulsa, OK and Jo Moore of Perryville, AR, proud grandmother of Victoria, Olivia, Amelia, Baylee and Bristol.
A Life Celebration Service will be held on Sunday, May 20th at 3:30pm at Money and King Funeral Home, 171 West Maple Avenue, Vienna, VA 22180.
In Lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the Metastatic Breast Cancer Network (www.mbcn.org) or the Susan G. Komen Foundation (www.komen.org).
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Betty retired as a Loan Officer from Navy Federal Credit Union after 25 years of service.
Betty was the loving and devoted mother of Steven (Sharon) Ragland of Sterling, VA and Melissa (Terrell)Bowman of Bristow, VA, sister of James Branch of Ashburn, VA, Sue Bennefield of Tulsa, OK and Jo Moore of Perryville, AR, proud grandmother of Victoria, Olivia, Amelia, Baylee and Bristol.
A Life Celebration Service will be held on Sunday, May 20th at 3:30pm at Money and King Funeral Home, 171 West Maple Avenue, Vienna, VA 22180.
In Lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the Metastatic Breast Cancer Network (www.mbcn.org) or the Susan G. Komen Foundation (www.komen.org).
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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We love and miss you Mom & Nana! Love, Your Son, Daughter-in-law & Grandchildren
Mom, I miss you so much! I bet right now you’re looking over God’s shoulder peeking down at all of us. But instead of worrying, you are quietly whispering in his ear how proud you are and know we’ll be just fine :o). Terrell sends his love and misses you too! He’s been so supportive and has helped with so much as you know. I asked Baylee and Bristol what they’d like to say … at once they BOTH said, “We miss her a lot!” They are struggling to make sense out of losing you. But time will help and so will ALL the memories they have of time spent with you. Max is just fine too! He’s lost a little weight, taught Lexi to bark at EVERY sound (who misses you too) and has 2 little girls who just LOVE him so much!!! Mom, we are happy that you are in peace now. One day we’ll see you again. Until then I know you’ll be watching over us. XO XO XO XO
Your mom was a very special lady to both me and my mom. We were so very saddened to hear about her illness and sudden passing. Melissa, I am not sure if you remember me or the years I worked with your mom, but we became good friends and confidants. I used to come over to your house in Vienna and play poker with all of our friends from work. I can’t really remember when, but then my mom and your mom met and became gal pals. Both were named Betty and could be confusing at times:))We all went on a cruise together and had the time of our lives. I feel so fortunate to have known Betty, please know that we share in your grief and extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Love Meredeth Buscher Betty Channell
Betty will be missed more so around Christmas time she was an incredible baker and could always be counted on to drop off fresh baked sweets and amazing fudge! I was happy she came to the Christmas Party this year very happy! My thoughts and prayers are with your family and know your in a better place making fudge for a whole new group of people. John
While I never got a chance to know Betty real well, I can say that she managed to raise 2 great kids in Melissa Peterson and Steve Ragland. Betty will be missed by many but forgotten by few. RIP.
To all of Betty’s family, I’m sorry for your loss and for all that Betty endured over the last several weeks. Through the years our families enjoyed numerous pleasant occasions together. Betty was always a gracious hostess and served delicious dinners. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers were with her during her illness and are with all of you now as you grieve for her. With love and sincerity, Sharon Bowman
For Betty’s Family: I’m so sorry for your loss. I worked with Miss Betty for a few years and she was one of the most kind and caring people I’ve ever met. Praying for you all in your time of sorrow.
May God continue to comfort all who loved Ms. Peterson. We can all look forward to the time when death will be no more and instead of tears of sorrow there will be tears of joy. Im sure she will be missed by many. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.
I am so very sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. She was a caring and thoughtful person, and a wonderful neighbor in our Somerhill Farms community. My thoughts are with her family and her precious fur baby Max.
Melissa, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, one of the things you had said earlier was how hard it was going to be to not pick up the phone and call your Mom, I remember the same thing after my mom passed, it was a daily habit, time will heal your heart, Betty was loved by all who met her, she was the most loving, sincere, honest, graceful, classy beautiful person inside and out. She will always have a place in my heart forever. Love you Betty xoxoxoxoxo
I love you sister,and i’m sure going to miss you, and our hour long phone conversations. My sister Betty was a very kind, loving and giving person. She loved to cook and do for others. To Steve and Sharon, Melissa and Terrell, and Betty’s five precious granddaughter’s: you will all be in my prayers, now and in the months to come. Ronnie got to know and love her too. We both extend our deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother and grandmother
Happy Mother’s Day Mom! I love and miss you SO SO much! I can’t believe it’s only been a week since I lost you … it feels like an eternity. I know you’re celebrating today with YOUR Mom and I’ll be celebrating with Baylee and Bristol, but we’ll all be thinking of you!
Betty’s Family I met your mom at the lake at Perryville. She was visiting your grandmother Eva, and sister Jo. Betty was a delight to know and wish she would have visited more. We never know when our life will take a turn on us. Your mom will be missed.
Melissa and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. We worked together for many years at NFCU & shared many many break periods and lunches. Laughter always filled our time together. I love the picture you posted of her, that’s how I remember Betty. I was blessed to have known her and pray that God comforts you and your family through this.
Betty was one of those people who always made time to bring soup to the sick, a meal to the new parents or a small token of joy to everyone around her. Rest in peace my friend-you lovely person! You will be missed by all at Somerhill Farms! Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. With heartfelt prayer, Julie Biasillo and family
I was deeply saddened when I learned about Betty’s passing. Betty and I spent many weeks together each summer when we were children growing up in Arkansas. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Melissa: Fred and I send our condolences to you and your family.
Wish I had a chance to say goodbye Betty…but I’ll try my best to be as loving and caring of a person as you were so I can see you up there one day! Love you, Friedl.
I’ve always loved you Betty. Rest in peace my darling.
so sorry we couldn’t be there ….we remember betty fondly…shelly&mark kaplan
so sorry we couldn’t be there ….we remember betty fondly…shelly&mark kaplan
sorry we couldn’t be there. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Deb & Bruce