Obituary of Betty Helen McBee
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Betty Helen McBee, 94, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at her home with her loving family by her side. Betty was born on October 16, 1927 in Bingamon Junction, WV to the late Roy and Dona Harris Wilson.
Betty worked as a school teacher at Suncrest and Evansdale Elementary School. She later worked as a guidance counselor at Second Ward and Waitman Barbe Elementary School, where she always enjoyed impacting the lives of countless students over the years. Betty was a Chaplain at Mon General Hospital. She also served her community and church family by officiating many weddings and funerals. She was a coordinator of the Lay Witness Missions and a member of the Pleasant Creek Women’s Club.
Betty was passionate about her faith, and served as a Pastor of the United Methodist Church: Flemington and Booth-Union Charges. She was a pillar of faith, guiding her family and friends to serve the Lord with all they had.
Betty is survived by her daughters; Patricia Shaffer (Larry) of Arthurdale, Linda Piercy (Russell) of Loveland, OH, Roberta “Bo” Pratt (Curt) of North Huntingdon, PA, son: Paul LeRoy McBee of Westover, special daughter: Lois DelBueno, of Richmond, VA, grandchildren; Christina Canody, Jon Shaffer, Nicole McBee, Justin McBee, Nathan Pratt, and Beth Pratt-Russum, 6 great grandchildren; Drew, Emily, Nick, Tyler, Kade, and Lucia. She is also survived by 2 sisters-in-law.
In addition to her parents, Betty is preceded by her husband: Paul L. McBee, son: Kenneth L. McBee and her 10 siblings.
Friends may gather at McCulla Funeral Home on Saturday, July 2, 2022 from 4 – 8 pm and Sunday July 3, 2022 from 12:30 until 1:30 pm funeral service with Pastor David Spence officiating. Burial will follow in Mary’s Chapel Cemetery in Philippi. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcculla.com