Betty Ruth Simpson, 85, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at East Ohio Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Betty was born February 22, 1936, at home near St. Clairsville, Ohio.  Daughter of the late Harry and Verna (Taylor) Carpenter.  She was a 1954 graduate of Belmont High School.

In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by an infant brother Harry Raymond, brother Clyde Carpenter, sister-in-law Shirley Carpenter and sons-in-law Marvin (Wayne) Burkhart and Thaddeus (Thad) White Sr.

Surviving is her husband of 65 years, Orville (Jr), Daughters Janice Burkhart of Jacobsburg, Marilyn White of Flushing and Donald (Danette) Simpson of Belmont.

She enjoyed 10 grandchildren Missy (Chad) Bower, Isaac (Dorothy) Burkhart, T.J. (Brandy) White, Sarah (Randy) Tyrell, Jessica (Jon) Bugay, Eric (Bethany) White, Erin (Casey) Mayo, Emily (Dillon) Brown, Ben (Hannah) Simpson and Robert (Arika) Simpson. Betty has 29 Great Grandchildren, with one on the way.

Surviving siblings are Howard (Phyllis) Carpenter, Edna (Floyd) Paugh, Esther (Bill) Kettlewell, Thelma (Harry) Kettlewell, Martha (Lee) Schell and Judy (Jim) Coleman. She was a hardworking, dedicated wife, and loving person who touched many lives. She was a dedicated Dairy Farmer's wife and worked side by side with her husband and family for many years. She has been actively involved for many years at the Belmont County Fair where she enjoyed exhibiting her canned and baked goods and watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren exhibit. She was an active member in the Belmont County Farm Bureau and the former Lamira Homemakers group. Betty was a member of the East Richland Friends Church.

She has touched many lives and will be missed by many.

Facial Coverings and Social Distancing will be required.

Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Sunday, February 6, 2022, from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm and Monday, February 7, 2022, at 10 am until the time of funeral services at 11 am.  Burial will be at the Richland Cemetery in St. Clairsville.

In lieu of flowers, donations Belmont County 4-H Endowment fund or Belmont E-squad and Fire Department.