Betty Jean Tull's Obituary
Betty Jean (Mitchell) Tull of Greenwood, DE passed unexpectedly on Sunday, August 24, 2025 in Seaford, DE following recent surgery. She was 64 years old.
Born in Easton, MD on August 1, 1961, Betty Jean was the daughter of the late Ralph and Phyllis (Beauchamp) Mitchell. She grew up in the Federalsburg area and attended the local schools. She later went on to earn an Associate's Degree.
Betty Jean worked in several different fields over the years including security and home health. Eventually she went to work for Wilmington University where she spent many years working in the registrar's office.
On December 27, 2022 Betty Jean married Mark Tull, and they made their home in Greenwood. Together they enjoyed traveling around and seeing new things. She also enjoyed reading when time permitted.
Betty Jean was a lifelong member of Bloomery United Methodist Church. This was the church her family attended and most recently she was the treasurer. Along with her faith, family was very important and the center of her life especially her son Jimmy, his wife Katie and grandson James.
Left to mourn Betty Jean are her husband Mark Tull; her son Jimmy Pollard (Katie); her grandson James Pollard; her brothers and sisters Lewis Mitchell, Di Ann Short, Robert Mitchell, Jaye Clough, Ruth Smith and Keith Mitchell; her nieces and nephews; and her many friends from over the years.
She was preceded in death by her sisters Brenda Coulbourne and Donna Mitchell.
A funeral service will be held at 12pm on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at Framptom Funeral Home in Federalsburg, MD. A visitation will take place the same day one hour prior to the start of the service. Pastor Marie Coulbourne of Bloomery UMC will officiate. Burial will be private at a later date.
To share memories with the family please visit www.framptom.com
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