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Obituary For Betty Jean Pettie
On Saturday, September 20, 2025, our beloved Betty Jean Hobson Pettie 87, of Second St., Martinsville peacefully transitioned from this earthly life at SOVAH Health-Martinsville. She was born on May 2, 1938, in Martinsville, VA to the late Gracie Hobson Humber.
In addition to her mother, Betty Jean was preceded in death by her husband of thirty-nine years, Simon C. Pettie, Jr.
Betty Jean was a graduate of Albert Harris High School. She was a member of Jerusalem Christain Church (DOC).
Betty Jean leaves to cherish her memory cousins/caretakers, Moncie Deshazo and Monica Deshazo both of Collinsville, VA; and a host of other relatives, and friends.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the Hobson Family Cemetery, Pine Hall Rd., Martinsville.
A public viewing will be held on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Live streaming of the graveside service will be available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.
Courteous, efficient and dependable services provided by Hairston Funeral Home.
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We are Sorry for your Loss, May God's Peace Surround and Comfort you in your Season of Grief. The Life Society, Hazel Spencer, President
To The Family of Betty Jean Petite!! We offer Our Deepest Condolences For Her Loss!! We were neighbors of hers for Many Many years! We would sit on our porch & as she took her walks on Fayette St, we would Always Admire her Beauty & her very Long Bootiful hair! May She Continue to RIP!! Sincerely, The Children of Rosa & Baxter Hairston
Our deepest sympathy and love from your Westend neighbors whom have known you all our life.
Our deepest sympathy to the family of Betty Jean. Moncie you're going to be blessed for taking care of Betty. You're a wonderful person! Willie Mae and Peter Harris
To the family of Betty Jean Pettie, I offer my deepest sympathies for your loss. Betty Jean's memory will forever live on through her acts of kindness and appreciation towards my Uncle Leon. She was a dedicated caregiver and companion who filled Uncle Leon's life with love and happiness. May she find peace in the afterlife. Uncle Leon will be eagerly awaiting your arrival in heaven.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
