Birth date: Jan 18, 1939 Death date: May 25, 2024
Elizabeth Marie "Betsy" Behrens, a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on May 25, 2024, at her home in Greenwood. She was 85 years old. Born on January 18, 1939 in Washington, DC the daughter of the late William Owe Read Obituary
Where do I start…Betsy was an incredible woman, wife, mother,
2nd mother to me, grandmother and great grand mother. She and her family took me and my sister Karen in at one of the hardest times of our life. The family moved in next door to me and my family. Diane and I became fast life long friends, Pam too but her and my sister Karen were best friends. We paired off and a lot of times did things together and other times we were hanging with other friends together. Harry was the little guy that was much younger so he was doing his own thing. We were teenagers having the best time of our life, giving Mom many headaches and worrisome late nights. Through all of that, mom was always loving and kind. She would kick our butts when we needed it but never raising her voice. She talked to us, guided us and only ever wanted the best for all of us. Mom was everything good and pure and simply a beautiful soul. As the years went on Dick started showing up. We always gave him a hard time, thank god he was a good sport about it. Eventually mom and Dick married and the rest is history. Dick put up with our antics but he too would kick our butts, albeit we new not to push it because he meant business. They built a beautiful and loving home together all while dealing with us. I thank god for mom and her always being there giving guidance and advice, all the while keeping all of us on the straight and narrow.
My only regret was not seeing them as much after I was grown and had a family. When I would come visit I parked my cruiser in the driveway or in front of the house and mom said one day, “Cindy, please don’t park that car (my marked cruiser) in front of the house. Pull down some so people don’t think the police are here.” We laughed and I did as she asked. I have beautiful memories of going to the market with her and Diane and sometimes she just took me. We would go to the market in DC and get supplies for the store. Those were great times I will never forget.
I am heartbroken now that she has passed but I have many memories of all of the many days, holidays and the very special person she was. Rest in peace, mom. Until we meet again. I love you forever.
And just one more thing…I don’t think she ever realized the impact she had on me and my life. That is just who she was. 💔🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
