Frances Beth Dart

Beth was born on August 24, 1946, in Maryville, Missouri, and spent her adolescent years in nearby Grant City, Missouri. When she was 14, she moved to Plant City, FL where she spent her high school years, graduating from Plant City High in 1964. Upon graduation, Beth moved to the Washington, D.C. area, where she began building a life, and where she eventually met her husband, Jim. Beth and Jim raised their family in Rockville, Maryland before moving to Greensboro, North Carolina in their later years.

Beth was preceded in death by her parents, Carl M. Craven and Cleo T. Craven, and by her two brothers, Neal Craven and John Craven.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 40 years, James “Jim” Dart; her daughter, Jennifer Ramsey, and son-in-law, Lance Ramsey, of Greensboro, NC; and her two beloved grandsons, Jack (10) and Lucas (7), who brought endless joy and laughter to her life. She is also lovingly remembered by her nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Throughout the years, Beth held various work positions, always choosing roles that allowed her to care for and prioritize her family. Her life was defined not by titles, but by devotion to her family, her friendships, and her faith. She retired from Montgomery County in 2019.

A faithful member of Potomac Presbyterian Church, Beth served as a Deacon and was an active member of the fellowship committee. Her church community was deeply meaningful to her, and she quietly served others with humility and grace.

Beth will be remembered for her strength, her enduring lifelong friendships, her unwavering commitment to the people she loved, and her smile. She carried herself without vanity, valuing simplicity, loyalty, and perseverance. Her resilience was shaped early in life, and she paved her own way with quiet determination, dignity, and optimism.

Beth’s legacy lives on in the family she nurtured, the friendships she maintained for decades, and the example she set of steadfast love and faithfulness. She will be deeply missed and forever cherished.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Potomac Presbyterian Church (10301 River Road, Potomac, Md. 20854) on Saturday, June 6 at 11:00 AM. A reception will follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Beth’s name to the American Heart Association (heart.org) or to Potomac Presbyterian Church (10301 River Rd, Potomac, MD 20854).