Betsy Hatch Leon

Elizabeth "Betsy" Rendall Leon, 65, passed away peacefully at her home in Orlando, Florida on July 30, 2026.

Betsy was a trailblazer from a young age. She pursued her passion for technology at Georgia Tech, earning her degree in Electrical Engineering. She broke barriers as a woman in engineering working for the US Army, PEO STRI.

Born to the late Barbara and Richard Hatch, Betsy grew up in Colts Neck, New Jersey with siblings Doug, Nancy and Jim Hatch. She later built a beautiful life in Florida fi lled with warmth and laughter. She loved baking cookies, scouts, volunteering in school classrooms, raising service dogs, travel, boating and scuba diving. Her greatest joy was her family, who will miss her guidance and brilliant spirit.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Michael Leon. She leaves behind her loving daughters, Sam Leon and Jessica Minigh, and her cherished grandchildren, Landon Michael Minigh and Lily Morgan Minigh.

Betsy’s celebration of life will be held at 11am on October 17th at Woodlawn Funeral Home in Gotha, Florida.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to NewHorizonsServiceDogs.org to help improve the lives of those dealing with mobility challenges as Betsy did for many years.