Betty Lou Rollyson Hurd, 81, of Gassaway, WV passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at the Elkins Rehabilitation and Care Center (ERCC) in Elkins, WV.

She was born on September 21, 1942, in Gassaway to the late John Creston Rollyson and Nellie Belle Mace Rollyson.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Elta Eleta Page McIntosh; two brothers, John and Jim Rollyson; and two nieces, Michelle Rollyson and Jessica Helmick.

Betty was a homemaker and babysitter for many years. She raised her children and then her three granddaughters after Elta’s passing. Her kids and grandkids were the light of her life and her proudest accomplishment. She also babysat for many years, and she treated every child she cared for as her own. She was an active member of Gassaway Baptist Church until her move to ERCC. She loved cooking, baking, entertaining friends and family, and watching soap operas.

Left to cherish her memory are her nine brothers and sisters, Bob Rollyson of Southington, OH, Boyd Rollyson (Claire) of Spotsylvania, VA, Mark Rollyson (Pam) of Summersville, WV, Marie Clutter of Summersville, WV, Marjorie Booth (Roger) of Linside, WV, Sue Riffe (Gary) of Gassaway, WV, Ruby Rollyson of Little Birch, WV, Sandra King (Sam) of Floyd, VA, and Linda Utt (Vic) of Gassaway, WV ; two children, Barb Dombrowski (Greg) of Montville, OH and Harry Page of Parkman, OH; five grandchildren, Jamie Nice (Kenneth) of Middlebourne, WV, Heather Thompson (Patrick) of Old Fields, WV, and Brittany Fisher (Jeremy) of Elkins, WV of whom she raised, Amanda Pake (Sam) of Lyndhurst, OH, and Matthew Wengerd of Champion, OH ; nine great-grandchildren, Taylor, Easton, Madison, Jaxson, Greydon, Lincoln, Charlotte, Connor, and Adalynn. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Betty’s graveside service will be at 3 P.M. Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Sugar Creek Cemetery, Gassaway, WV with Pastor Bill Morlan officiating. A dinner will follow at Gassaway Baptist Church for friends and family.

Words of comfort and fond memories may be extended to the family at www.roachfuneralhome.com.