Betty J. Harrison
Betty J. Harrison, 79, of Uniontown, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 20, 2008. She was born January 8, 1929 to… Betty J. Harrison, 79, of Uniontown, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 20, 2008. She was born January 8, 1929 to the late Edward and Evelyn Ford.
Devoted to continuing the legacy of her family, she was the coordinator for the Ford Family Reunions. She was a beloved sister, mother, aunt, grandmother great-grandmother, cousin and friend.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her devoted sister, Catherine (Ken) Finney of Uniontown, Pa.; her loving children: Diane (Jerry) Washington, Edward (Buzzy) Harrison and Gary (Carol) Harrison of Uniontown, Pa.; and Barry Harrison of Bennington, New York.
In addition, she is mourned by her special nieces: Sharon Ford Watkins of Washington, DC, Sheila Ford and Shelly Brown of Pittsburgh, Pa.; her grandchildren: Mona (Clyde) Sims of Boothwyn, Pa., Myra (Mike) Crenshaw of Uniontown, Mia (Tarrell) Washington-Thomas of Uniontown, Pa., Dionne Thompson of Washington, DC, Eric (Simone) Harrison of Pittsburgh, Pa., Eboni Coles of Oklahoma, Duane Harrison of North Carolina, Gary Edward Harrison in the United States Navy, Marquita Harrison, Marlisa Harrison and Brandon Harrison of Masontown, Pa.
She was the special great-grandmother of Avery and Aubrey Crenshaw, Ariene and Ziane Washington (Thomas), Christian Sims, Destiny, Terrell and Kyree Harrison.
Viewing will be held at the MURIEL E. LANTZ FUNERAL HOME, 297 East Main Street, Uniontown, Pa., today, February 22, 2008, from 4 until 8 p.m. Ritualistic Services of Evening Star Temple No. 85 will be held at 7 p.m. Homegoing Services will be held Saturday, February 23, 2008, at 11 a.m. at the Mt. Rose Baptist Church. Reverend Brian McLee officiating.
Interment will be in Thomas Cemetery, Hopwood, Pa.