Betty Jo Colona's Obituary
Betty Jo Colona of Federalsburg, MD passed away July 28, 2024 at Lofland Park Center in Seaford, DE at the age of 84.
Born in Northhampton County, Accomack, VA, she was the daughter of the late Charles Joseph and Evelyn Taylor Matthews.
Betty attended Accomack County Public Schools and married her sweetheart Norris Gray Colona on August 10, 1956 in Pocomoke City, MD. The couple made their home in Federalsburg and were married 65 years until his passing in 2021.
Betty worked for many years as a seamstress for Feds Sportswear and finished her work career at Sisk Fulfilment Service in Federalsburg.
Betty was the ultimate prayer warrior and always testified of her love for Jesus to others. Family was her life, and besides holding them each close in her heart, she always enjoyed times together.
Betty is survived by her son Norris Keith Colona (Deena) of Federalsburg; her two grandsons Christopher Smullen (Deborah) of Seaford; and Nicholas Colona of Federalsburg and her great-grandchildren: Adrianah and Brantley Smullen; her niece Tina Townsend (Yardley) and Family; and nephews Charles "Chuckie" Matthews (Susan) and family, and Kelly Roach; cousin Pete Smith (Connie) and Family.
In addition to her parents and husband, Norris, she is preceded in death by her daughter Starr Widdowson; brothers Charles Wayne Matthews, David Brian Matthews and a niece Barbara Roach.
A service for Betty will be held Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 12:00 at the Park Lane Church of God in Federalsburg with Bishop Ray Parsons officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at 11:00. She will be laid to rest on Friday at Liberty Cemetery in Parksley, VA.
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