Bettie Gary Redding

Bettie Gary Redding, age 96, died May 4, 2015, after a brief illness. Having lived at Cherry Dale since the 1930’s, Mrs. Redding was known for her involvement with the preservation of Hanover County’s history. A charter member of the Scotchtown Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, she helped spearhead the purchase of Church Quarter, and served as chapter treasurer for 25 years. A life member of both the Hanover Historical Society and the Hanover County Branch APVA, Mrs. Redding also served on the Patrick Henry Memorial Commission. Her membership at Fork Episcopal Church spanned more than 65 years, and she was always pleased to have been associated with the establishment of Hanover County’s first Christmas Mother Project in 1948. An avid gardener, Mrs. Redding was a familiar sight to many as she worked in her yard, something that gave her great pleasure. She is survived by her son Maurice Howland Redding, III; his wife Lucy; grandsons M. Howland Redding, IV and Benjamin Wingfield Redding; granddaughter Grace MacGregor Redding; and four great-grandchildren, Ridge, Riley, RJ, and Monroe. The family will receive friends at Cherry Dale on Thursday, May 7, from 5-8 p.m. There will be a graveside service at Forest Lawn Cemetery (4000 Pilots Lane, Richmond, VA 23222) at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 8. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Church Quarter, c/o Mrs. Rose LaVoie, 12282 Yowell Road, Ashland, VA 23005; or Fork Episcopal Church, 12566 Old Ridge Road, Doswell, VA 23047.