She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Herbert, sons, Ben (Elizabeth Hall) and Peter (Jesselyn), grandchildren, William, Annie, and Georgina, brother, John (Melissa) Griffith, sister-in-law, Jean Griffith, and many nieces, nephews, and extended family. Betsy was preceded in death by her parents, William and Priscilla Pokorny Griffith, and brother, Bill Griffith.
In life, Betsy was a member of the Ladies of Charity, the Holy Rosary Ladies Guild, the Legion of Mary, and American Legion Auxiliary Post 88. She was also an Eucharistic Minister at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Before her retirement, Betsy worked as a House Mother at Tennessee School for the Blind.
A visitation and rosary will be at Holy Rosary Catholic Church from 7:00 to 9:00pm on Monday, Jan. 22. A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30am Tuesday, Jan. 23 at Holy Rosary with a visitation starting at 9:00am. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions can be made in memory of Betsy Sharbel to the Pat Summitt Foundation at www.patsummitt.org.