Dorothy Lee Harris Betonte, 100, of Bridgeport handed away on Monday, October 20, 2025.
She was born in Nutter Fort on September 6, 1925, a daughter of the late Thomas and Dessie Morris Harris.
She was married to Lewis Betonte whom she married in March, 1946 and who preceded her in dying in 1986.
Surviving are one son, Anthony Lewis Betonte and his spouse Hilde of Bridgeport; 38 grandchildren and nice grandchildren, Christannia, Soren, Kimberly, Lisa, Carlos, Steve, Jason, Ryan, Derrick, Kelliann, Timothy, Justina, Jennifer, Dane, Anthony, Trey, Sydney, Mark, Tracey, Shelley, Brandon, Hayley, Tara, Tommy, Randy, Jackie, David, Kimberly, Sydney Paige, Matthew, Lory, Matthew T., Donald, Tomisha, Myzhara, Cazira, Heather, and Andrew; and three sisters, Margaret Smith of Palm Metropolis, FL, Clarice Jenkins and her husband Harry of Stonewood and Linda Linger of Clarksburg.
She was additionally preceded in dying by 4 grandchildren, Ryan, Wesley, Valinda and David; one brother, Lawrence Harris; and two sisters, Betty Hardman and Goldie Grey.
Mrs. Betonte was a graduate of Misplaced Creek Excessive College and was the proprietor and operator of High quality Meals in Nutter Fort.
Dorothy acquired her ‘determination’ in life by beginning work with the phone firm. From there she met the love of her life Lewis Betonte and began a feed retailer in Nutter Fort. They then opened and operated High quality Meals in Nutter Fort in 1949. From there they constructed their very own Par 3 Golf Course in 1966, situated in Anmoore.
Dorothy cherished golf and ‘broke the mold’ for girls enjoying golf. She was a Grasp Golfer and lifelong member of Bridgeport Nation Membership along with her husband. She was a really energetic member of Vincent Memorial United Methodist Church, the place she was within the stitching teams, ready many meals, taught Sunday College and labored with the Youth and church camps.
Dorothy was a loving mom who made training the highest precedence, even encouraging her son Anthony to pursue the French language which formed his life. She was very pleased with her son and his travels, skill to work with individuals and educate all around the world. Dorothy cherished to journey and educate. She was a really clever lady and belonged to an funding membership. She belonged to an area girls’s group, assembly to play playing cards a number of occasions per week. To ALL of her grandchildren she taught life abilities together with packing groceries, selecting up golf balls and working the golf membership home and naturally Taking part in the sport of Golf. She will probably be deeply missed by everybody that knew and cherished her.
Household and pals might name on the Amos Carvelli Funeral Dwelling, 201 Edison Avenue, Nutter Fort on Thursday, October 23, 2025 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, the place funeral companies will probably be held at 1:00 pm with Pastor Harry Jenkins officiating. Interment will probably be within the Seventh Day Baptist Church Cemetery, following the service.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Scholarship Dorothy established in honor of the Betonte Household: Your Group Basis of North Central West Virginia, ‘Dorothy, Lewis and Anthony Betonte Scholarship’ PO Field 409 Morgantown WV 26507.
Expressions of sympathy could also be prolonged to the household at www.amoscarvelli.com. A service of Amos Carvelli Funeral Dwelling.
