Betty Halstead Obituary

93, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023, in Charleston, WV. She was born on June 18, 1930, in Charleston, WV, to Clarence and Louella Arthur.

Betty, also known as Betty Lou, was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Doc Halstead, as well as her parents Clarence and Louella Arthur, sister, Kay Shamblin and brother, Bobby Arthur. She was also preceded in death by her aunt and best friend, Dunk (Rosalyn) McClung.

Betty is survived by her daughter, Pam White, and son, Greg Burton and his wife Kim. She was a loving grandmother affectionately known as "Maw Maw" to Nick Burton (Christine), Nate Burton and Daniel Bolyard (Jillian). Betty was also blessed with great-grandchildren Kieran and Elsie Burton, Bella Merchant, Sean Borek and Logan, Graysen and Hadley Bolyard. Her great-great grandchildren Braden and Ryder Bolyard. Nephews Geoff Smith (Margaret), Rodney Smith (Lisa) and Chris Smith (Lisa).

Betty attended Charleston High School and later pursued higher education at Morris Harvey College where she was a member of Alpha Mu Sorority. She had a successful career, working at Union Carbide, teaching at Oakwood Elementary School, and owning and working for Winter Floral from 1956 to 1982. Betty eventually retired from McDonough Caperton where she won numerous customer service awards for her hard work and dedication.

Betty was a charter member, along with her parents and sister, Kay, at Village Presbyterian Church, where she found solace and community.

Betty enjoyed watching her son play sports at Charleston Catholic and then cheering on both Nick and Nate as well as their classmates in both basketball and baseball.

Once she and Doc married, they moved to Delray Beach, Florida. They enjoyed making new friends and lifelong memories. They both enjoyed watching Marshall University and West Virginia University play football and basketball.

Betty spent her last years at Edgewood Summit where she was able to reunite with many of her childhood friends. She enjoyed planning parties and events at Edgewood - always with a warm smile and complete with her special touch and party favors!

Special thanks to the staff at Arthur B. Hodges Nursing Home for the care and compassion shown to her throughout her stay and especially in her final days. Her final moments were spent with her family watching a WVU football game and listening to her favorite song, Amazing Grace.

The family has entrusted the arrangements to Bartlett-Nichols Funeral Home in St. Albans, WV.

A private celebration will be held later this week at the burial site with Father Chapin officiating. Maw Maw loved her sports. In the last 5 years of her life, she was bed-ridden and her tv was not allowed to be on any channel but SPORTS! In lieu of flowers and being that we are a "house-divided", the family kindly requests donations to be made to WV State University Athletic Program or University of Charleston Athletic Program in honor of Betty's memory.

You may visit Betty's tribute page at BartlettNichols.com to share memories or condolences with the family.

Please join us in remembering and celebrating the life of Betty Lou Halstead (Burton). She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. And Maw Maw, the butterflies you always loved so dearly, you'll soon be seeing plenty!