Elizabeth "Betsy" Payne Budd

Elizabeth “Betsy” Payne Budd, 91, a resident of Bridgewater Retirement Community, formerly of Harrisonburg, died on Sunday, October 24, 2021. She was born on November 14, 1929 in Harrisonburg and was the daughter of the late John Winston and Blanche Donovan Payne. Betsy graduated from Harrisonburg High School and attended Madison College. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and volunteered her time with the food pantry at the church and Massanutten Regional Library. On April 30, 1953, she married Earl A. Budd, who preceded her in death on July 4, 2018. She is survived by her children, Laura Lee B. Fleishman and husband, Jeff, of Williamsburg, Ann B. Mills and husband, Garth, of Bridgewater, John Patrick Budd, Sr. and wife, Tracy, of Roanoke, and Edward F. “Ted” Budd and wife, Carrie, of Harrisonburg; her grandchildren, Winston Fleishman Spong and husband, Chase, Garth Mills, Jr. and wife, Maribeth, Daniel Mills and wife, Gabi, Molly Mills Yazman and husband, Ben, Holland Budd, John P. Budd, Jr. and wife, Kristen, Mary Adams, Katie Budd Hall and husband, Christopher, Scott Budd and wife, Theresa, Jack Budd and fiancé, Bailey Dismore and Allison Budd; 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by sisters, Jannese P. Marine, Eleanor P. Roller and Virginia P. Wine. A funeral mass will be held 12:00 Noon on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with Father John Baab officiating. Burial will follow at Woodbine Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bridgewater Healthcare Foundation, Inc., 302 North 2nd Street, Bridgewater, VA 22812 or Massanutten Regional Library, 174 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801. Lindsey Funeral Home in Harrisonburg is handling arrangements and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseyharrisonburg.com.