On the morning of Saturday, October 19, 2024, God called Bettie to a place where peace and fulfillment reign and she answered, “Lord, I’m ready.” Bettie was a loving mother to her sons, a caring grandmother, and a loving and supportive great-grandmother. With an outgoing personality, she was a friend to all who met her, always helpful and encouraging, and just a sweetheart to all who came into her presence.
Bettie attended Norfolk Public Schools and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. She worked at various jobs throughout her career as a seamstress and hotel hostess until her health declined. Bettie was a long-time member of Good Standings of New Macedonia Christian UCC. There, she was a faithful servant and a willing worker in whatever ministry she was needed. In her early Christian journey, Bettie attended Metropolitan AME Zion Church in Norfolk, VA. Later, she followed her mother, Lucille, to be a devoted member of New Macedonia UCC at 1426 Marshall Ave. in Norfolk. Bettie loved her family, and she loved the Lord, and was always physically and vocally active during worship services.
Bettie was predeceased by her husband Hugh Hamberry and grandson Sylvester Vincent McArthur, her parents John Scott and Lucille McAllister Scott Smallwood, and her stepfather Nathaniel Smallwood, Jr., brothers Sylvester Scott and Nathan A. Smallwood, Sr. She leaves to cherish her memory three sons, Sylvester Vincent Scott, James Antonio Scott Sr., and Cortez Portez Scott. 4 grandchildren Brandon, Jessica, James Jr., Stephon. Seven great-grandchildren: Keishira, Hope, Faith, Ezra, Zyier, Onxy, and Kaia. Three brothers, John L. Scott Sr. (Laverne), Jeffery Smallwood (Starris), and Michael M. Smallwood (Beverly). Four sisters, Linda Scott Bolden, Brenda Scott Williams, Alice Smallwood Blowe (Bernard), Gloria Highter Gray, and one sister-in-law Pearlie Smallwood. She also leaves to cherish her memories of nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.
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Rhonda Taylor says
October 28, 2024 at 8:26 amYour mother’s legacy will live on through the love and wisdom she passed on to you and your family.
I pray that GOD will comfort your heart.
Cynthia Nash Hill says
October 28, 2024 at 2:48 pmWe Pray that God, will give you’ll Peace at this time.
Our Prayers are with the family.
The Nash Family
Coleen Norman says
October 30, 2024 at 7:43 pmFamily you have our deepest sympathy. Praying God’s strength and love for you all during this most difficult time. May the memories shared comfort you.
Rest Eternally Queen 🌷 👑
Norman family
Sarah McAllister says
October 31, 2024 at 12:59 amCousin, you will truly be missed! Love you and take your rest!
Sandra Fultz says
November 5, 2024 at 6:49 amSorry for the family loss. Betty always carried a smile and she was a cheerful and friendly person. She’s in a better place now. She will be missed. God has her now. Rest in peace.
Alice Mae Malone says
November 5, 2024 at 2:42 pmMy friend put in my path via Grannies On The Move🩷She was such a beautiful soul and she adored her sister. She will truly be missed. We didn’t know each other very long but she definitely left an impression on my life. Rest easy my friend. I pray God continues to comfort and heal the family during this time. May God bless you all and keep you 🙏🏾❤️
Alice Malone says
November 5, 2024 at 2:42 pmMy friend put in my path via Grannies On The Move🩷She was such a beautiful soul and she adored her sister. She will truly be missed. We didn’t know each other very long but she definitely left an impression on my life. Rest easy my friend. I pray God continues to comfort and heal the family during this time. May God bless you all and keep you 🙏🏾❤️
Alice Malone says
November 5, 2024 at 2:44 pmMy friend put in my path via Grannies On The Move🩷She was such a beautiful soul and she adored her sister. She will truly be missed. We didn’t know each other very long but she definitely left an impression on my life. Rest easy my friend. I pray God continues to comfort and heal the family during this time. May God bless you all and keep you 🙏🏾❤️