Betty Pritchett Jacobs

Born in Lynchburg, she was a daughter of the late Lionel Wayne Pritchett and Katie Gunter Pritchett. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Alease Poore and Doris Tackett and one brother, Donald Pritchett.

She is survived by six nieces, including two special nieces, Beverly Fortune and Marsha Crawford and three nephews including one special nephew, David Poore.

Betty worked for many years as a pharmaceutical assistant with People’s Drug Store and Revco until her retirement and was a member of College Hill Baptist Church. She was a gifted seamstress and an avid reader, she loved animals especially her beloved Dachsund “Gabby”.

A memorial service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Whitten Timberlake Chapel with the Rev. Bill Evans officiating.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the Salvation Army, 2215 Park Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24501.