- Date Of Birth: November 29, 1945
- Date Of Death: July 9, 2022
- State: Maryland
Betty J Rufus, Affectionately known as (Cuddie) of Washington, DC, formerly of Elkton, Virginia Transitioned on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at George Washington University Hospital with her daughter Tonya at her side. She was the daughter of the late James Gordon Brown and Hattie Allen Brown
Betty received her education in The DC Public School System.
In addition to her parents Betty was proceeded in death by her husband of 50 years Albertus Jay Rufus, Daughter, Arlethia Brown (Lisa) Son, Jason Rufus and Sister Phyllis Brown (Sissy)
She is survived by her Daughters, Melba Jones Wanzer(Lamont) and Tonya Smith(Timothy). Granddaughters, LeJuan Dean, Taniya Smith, Lauren Jones, Tavia Smith and Tamara Jones. Great grand children, Kiya Dean, Savion Graves, Isiyah Holman and Amari Williams. Sisters, Pastor Elizabeth Stratterthwaites(Bruce), Thelma Harris, Priscilla Harris. Brothers, James Brown(Vernell) Edward Harris(Wilma), Andre Harris, Kevin Harris, Melvin Harris. Niece, Adrian Jones(John). Goddaughter, Nicole Darden and a host of nieces ,nephews, cousins, and friends.
The family would like to give a special thanks of appreciation to Vicky(caregiver) for her loyalty and loving care to Betty.
