She was born in Higbee, Pa. on November 29, 1919, to William Burdette and Goldie Grimes Parry, and graduated from Waynesburg High School in 1937.
After high school, she married Paul M. Braddock and had two sons.
In 1953 she married Francis Clayton (Chris) Christopher and they had a daughter. They lived in Dry Tavern until 1970. They then moved to Houghton, Michigan, and in 1974 moved to Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. While there, Betty worked as a cashier at the Mammoth Restaurant. In 1980 they moved back to Rices Landing, living there until 2015.
She is survived by daughter, LeeAnn Christopher and her husband Thomas E. Smith; sons, Harry L. Braddock and Paul A. Braddock; sister, Grace Patterson; 8 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandson, Aviv, who she met on her 100th birthday.
Deceased are her husband, Francis; brothers, William, Calvin, Burdette (Junior) and Taylor Parry; and two grandchildren.
Betty loved life, reading and cooking, was known for her cookies and always had a smile on her face. She will be missed by everyone.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to ViaQuest Hospice and Personal Care at Evergreen. Cards of condolence can be sent to the family.
Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, there will be no services or funeral. Burial will be in Greene County Memorial Park. A memorial will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Behm Funeral Homes Inc., Waynesburg. Condolences may be offered at www.behmfh.com
