She was born in Atlanta, Georgia on April 29, 1934. BJ, as she was known by her friends growing up, was a graduate of Murphy High School in Atlanta. She was married to Mike Bottchen on May 2, 1953 and remained married until Mike’s death on March 16, 2008. Betty had a career in banking at SouthTrust Bank until her retirement.
Betty is survived by her children Scott Bottchen (Elizabeth), Steve Bottchen (Cecilia) and Kim Bailey (Bill), her grandchildren Meridith Spiga (Lowell), Shane Bailey (Stephanie), Michael Bottchen (Jessica), April Hubbard (Jacob), Mary Elizabeth Copeland (Joshua) and five great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Carol Tolbert and sisters-in-law Rose Taylor and Margaret Wiessel, and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral arrangements will be held at 11:00 am, July 29, 2020 at Southern Heritage Funeral Home, 475 Cahaba Valley Rd, Pelham, Al 35124.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions mask will be required.