Betty Burton
1951 - 2021
Betty Luella Burton
WHEELERSBURG-Betty Luella Burton, 70, beloved wife, mother, nana, sister and friend to many went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at SOMC in Portsmouth. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond L. and Georgia “Tena” Taylor Ackerman. She was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on February 21, 1951. Betty is survived by her husband, Timothy Burton, whom she married in 1998. She is also survived by her children, Shane Tieman (Kara) of Minford, OH, Joanna Tieman Shaffer (John) of Coral Springs, FL and Jonathan Burton (Haley) of Portsmouth, OH. She enjoyed her seven grandchildren: Sam and Sadie Tieman, Jack Shaffer and Josiah, Julian, Elizabeth and Thomas Burton. Betty is also survived by her siblings, Roger Ackerman, Diana Lawson (Lee), Nancy Nash (Mike), Mary Slusher (Jimmy) and Brenda Lambert and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her mother and father-in-law, Jane and Joe Gambill, a brother-in-law, Dave Lambert and nephew, Roger Rowe. Betty graduated from Wheelersburg High School in 1969 and received a Bachelor’s degree from Shawnee State University. She went on to have an extremely successful career in database administration with PeopleSoft and Oracle Technologies. She finished her career as contractor at the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion plant. Betty was a brilliant, remarkable, beautiful, funny, kind and giving lady with friends all over the country. In her later years she lived in both Wheelersburg, Ohio and Estero, Florida. She was cherished and loved by many.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Harrison-Pyles Funeral Home in Wheelersburg. A memorial service will immediately follow officiated by Jean Watters. Those attending are encouraged to wear masks. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are encouraged to Holy Cross hospital (https://www.holycrossdonations.com/) where Betty received many years of wonderful care. Condolences to the family may be made at www.harrisonpyles.com.
Condolences
Larry M. Estepp
A wonderful person who changed my life for the better. Forever grateful.
Vikki Glass-Flinn
Betty was a real sweetheart! So glad I got to see her this past summer at the Burh Alumni Reunion! I have a photo of her with her to cherish! My condolences to her family!
Dan Longpre
Tim & Family: I am so sorry to hear of Betty's passing. I feel fortunate to have known her. Our cubicles were close together and we had many a talk when she was working at the PORTS plant. I remember there was alwaus something that made her smile. She was such a fighter and always hopeful. The Florida condo was a big dream, and even bigger was fixing it up and furnishing it. I am so glad she got to enjoy it for several years. Tim, it goes without saying you are a friend, and my heart goes out to you for this loss. I know she is walking streets of gold in heaven, and making it glow even brigher. Take care. Dan
Brenda Lambert
Betty will truly be missed! Love and prayers. She lived her life well!?? Sister Brenda