Betty Rickenbacker
Passed: August 02, 2023
Kanawha City, WV
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Betty Rickenbacker
Passed: August 02, 2023
Kanawha City, WV
Obituary
Betty Rickenbacker, 91, of Kanawha City, WV, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 2, 2023, at Harmony at Southridge, South Charleston, WV.
She retired as the State Medicare Part B Manager at Nationwide Insurance Company. Betty attended Easter Kentucky University and was a member of Bible Center Church, Charleston, WV.
Betty was preceded in death by her loving husband, William Rickenbacker; parents, James and Neva Douglas, and sister, Bronwen King.
She is survived by daughters Suzanne (Richard) Lackey and Laura (Perry) Ashley, both of Charleston; grandchildren, Ryan Ashley, Emily (Keary) Rogers, Brett (Laura) Ashley and Brooks (Emma) Ashley; great-grandchildren, Thomas and William Rawlings, Allie Rogers, Mason and Simon Ashley and Olivia Ashley; her very special caregiver, Robin Mitchell, and her beloved four-legged companion, Molly.
Private family graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 4, 2023, at Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, South Charleston, WV, with Pastor Richard Thompson officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Kanawha Hospice Care or the Humane Society.
Condolences may be sent the family at www.barlowbonsall.com.
Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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6 responses to Betty Rickenbacker
Brenda Thomas says:
August 8, 2023
Suzanne and Laura, I loved Betty. She was always such a good friend to me. I hadn’t seen much of her in the last few years but thought of her often. She gave me a lot of her flower bulbs when she became unable to tend to her beautiful flower garden. These beautiful flowers bloom all over my yard and I think of her as I enjoy them everyday. Your Dad was a wonderful person also and they were the perfect match. So much in love!!! You were very lucky to be their daughters. Feel free to get in touch with me anytime.
Brenda Thomas
Keith and Sherry Witters says:
August 5, 2023
Suzanne: We are so sorry for your loss. I will always remember your mom and dad pulling up in the driveway and your mom getting out and yelling to me with that big boisterous voice of hers. She would always give me a big hug. You and your family will be in our prayers. Love you guys.
Teddi Smith says:
August 4, 2023
Dear Suzanne and lauren,
My children, Margaret Lyle and Will and I have so many wonderful memories of your beautiful mom when they would go to Mrs. Harrison’s!! All of you were so nice to us and really look out for them. Please know how we will hold you dear to our heart forever.
With sadness,
Teddi Smith
Nancy Rowley says:
August 4, 2023
Suzanne and Laura I am so sorry for your loss, but we all know your mom is surly in Heaven, she was a wonderful christian lady. My GOD be with you through out this. Love you.
Jonathan Cavendish says:
August 3, 2023
Dear Suzanne and Lauranand family;
In 1960, John Adams, junior high school opened in the old Garnet high school building on Dickinson Street behind the post office. Since there was no school bus service for the school in the area, I lived in, Forest Hills, we rode city transit buses. The spot that we got out and got on was located at the corner of Capitol Street and Virginia Street. That means we walked from that point all the way to the junior high school. On our way was a men’s store, Frankenbergers. It was only natural that we went in, as we had nothing to do for a long time while waiting for the bus. Somehow or another, I found out that my parents had a charge account there, and I started buying clothes. It was there that I met your father. We remained friends until he retired from Kelly’s men shop. He was about the nicest and smoothest guy that ever lived in Charleston. I bought all my clothes from him, all my shoes from Bill Fish and the hats I bought from old Mr. Collison. It was a glorious time.
The pictures of your mother in the obituary are telling. In the period from when the first picture was taken and the last, it doesn’t look like she’s aged at all. She must’ve been a wonderful person to be with all these years. And, she had a great guy like Bill Rickenbacker to be a husband.
I don’t often write letters like this, but your father was a great friend and I wish you both and your family very well. I just had to tell you.
Jonathan Cavendish.