Betty L. Painter

BETTY L. PAINTER STAUNTON, VA Betty L. Painter, 85, wife of Wayne Douglas Painter, of 301 Bon Lea Drive, died Thursday, April 16, 2015, at her residence. She was born February 23, 1930, in Logan, WV, a daughter of the late Floyd and Ruth (Terry) Leistra. Mrs. Painter was a longtime member of St. James United Methodist Church. She was an artist and did many house portraits in the area. Family members include a daughter, Denise Fisher of Charlotte, NC; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Terry Painter and his life partner, Sherrie Carson, of Kodak, TN, Bruce Painter of Staunton and Matt and Tiffany Painter of Fishersville; four grandchildren, Crystal, Ashley, Rachel, and Aiden Painter; a great grandchild, Jacob Painter; and two sisters, Rosemary Ritchie of Spartanburg, SC and Jeannie Wilkinson of Staunton. A funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. on Monday, April 20, 2015, in the Henry Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Edward S. Barnett. Burial will be private in Thornrose Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 until 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2015, at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.henryfuneralhome.net .