Betty Burton

Obituaries

Tuesday, 24 May 2022 13:20

Betty Jean Schaeffer Burton, born on Sunday, October 3, 1926, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at her home with her loving son by her side. A resurrection service was held on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at First United Methodist Church in Scottsboro with interment following at Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Betty was born in West Virginia to a coal miner father and homemaker mother. She grew up in Gormania, West Virginia and was educated at Bayard High School, Potomac State College and Fairmont State University. She began her long teaching career in 1950 and continued teaching until 1992. Mrs. Burton spent 21 years at Caldwell Elementary teaching first graders. She, her husband and son enjoyed traveling. Betty was a devoted caregiver to her mother after her father’s passing. She was known for her tea time tassies (bite-size pecan pies). She was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Eastern Star. She was a devoted Boy Scouts mom, preparing Court of Honor and special event banquets.

Betty was a lifelong Methodist with more than 50 years at Scottsboro First United Methodist Church, and she served the church she loved in many ways, including being a volunteer greeter for five to 10 years.

She is survived by her son, Byron Burton; sisters-in-law, Lola Williams, Doris Burton; nieces, Debbie, Cheryl, Susan; nephews, Davy, Jimmy; several great-nieces and great-nephews; many special friends; a host of former students.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Scottsboro First United Methodist Church.