Elizabeth Ann (Besty) Batt Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Elizabeth Ann (Betsy) Batt, age 76, quietly departed this life at her home in Bristol, VA on Tuesday December 3, 2019. Mrs. Elizabeth Ann (Betsy) Batt, daughter of the late Francis and Mary Short was born December 12, 1942 in Washington DC. United in holy matrimony to John (Jackie) Batt Sr in October 1964. Their union of 51 years was blessed with four wonderful children. John preceded her in death on March 28, 2015. She was also preceded in death by her son Joel Andrew Batt. Betsy became a Licensed Practical Nurse in July of 1962. She shared her skills and love for children in the Neonatal unit as well as elementary school nurse. She was also a Registered Dental Assistant. She led a Girl Scout troup, never met a stranger, and was the most loving Mother and Nana. Her beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of her children, John Batt Jr (Wilma) of Louisville TN; Jennifer Batt of Bristol VA; and Jeffery Batt (Carolyn) of Gate City VA; her grandchildren, Brittney Batt; Sarah Holland; Trey Batt; Kelsey Smudrick; Josh Batt; Chasity Thompson; Donavan Muse; and Haley Kincaid, and her 5 great grandchildren. Brothers, Robert (Mickey) Short and Frank (Sonny) Short; nieces Janice Craigue, Rebecca White and Gwen Bogart and her best friend of over 50 years, Susan Roddy, of Dayton TN. The family will have a Celebration of Life in her honor at the family home from 2:00 – 5:00 P.M., Saturday, December 7, 2019. In lieu of flowers her family ask for donations to the following organizations, Dementia Society of America, Dementiasociety.org/donate or Ballad Health Hospice Program, P.O. Box 1069, Kingsport TN, 36662 Condolences and memories may be left for the family at akarfuneralhome.com Akard Funeral Home, (423) 989-4800 is serving the Batt family.

Elizabeth Ann (Besty) Batt

December 12, 1942 - December 3, 2019