- Date Of Birth: November 20, 1950
- Date Of Death: June 28, 2016
- State: Virginia
Beatrice Elizabeth “Betsy” O’Dell (November 20, 1950-June 28, 2016). An angel and life line to many on earth is now in her heavenly home with friends and loved ones gone on before. Betsy passed from this world in God’s loving arms while sleeping early Tuesday morning, June 28, 2016. Born in Richwood, West Virginia she moved with family to relocate in Virginia in the late 1950’s. She later married her loving husband, Ted O’Dell on October 6, 1973. They settled in Nokesville, VA to live and raise their family. Betsy’s love for children showed in her many years of work and service with Prince William County Public Schools Special Education System, followed by her working as the director of Matthew’s Center, as well as serving as a parent advocate. Her love was seen in her work with everyone she met. Betsy was preceeded in death by her father, Eugene Lipps, mother Romaine Lipps, fathe- in-law Calvin O’Dell, mother-in-law Norma O’Dell, son-in-law Brian Powell and niece Shawn Burnette and many close friends and extended family. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Ted O’Dell, daughter Marty Powell, two sons Calvin O’Dell and wife Laura and “JR” Robert Ference and wife Ally; granddaughters Abbie Powell, Symphony Smith, Rylee Ference, Shelby Ference, Codie Burnette and Morgan Burnette; two grandsons Kibirige and Lutwama O’Dell. Betsy is also survived by 2 sisters Brenda Knowles and husband Ken and Bonnie Lipps; one brother Bucky Lipps and wife Barbara, 5 step grandchildren, 5 step great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and beloved friends from all areas of life. Betsy’s dream was to spend time with her children and grandchildren as much as she could. She always knew her faith in God and absolute love for everyone she met would hold her strong on this earth. She was an amazing woman to all and will be missed until we see her again someday.
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