Betty was called home by her Lord and Savior on May 2, 2010 in Norfolk. At 16, Betty went to work at Radio Condenser where she met the love of her life, Frank Mesmer. After Frank and Betty were married, she went to work for New York Ship and stayed with them for 20 years. She later worked as a teacher\’s aide for special needs children. Several years after the passing of her first husband, Betty met and later married Wilbur Rowand. They enjoyed an active lifestyle and traveled frequently. Betty enjoyed visiting relatives and watching NASCAR racing. Betty was very creative and could often be found creating crochet blankets or needlepoint samplers. Betty was a lifelong member of Church of Our Savior in Camden, N.J., until its closing. She was a volunteer for Deborah Hospital Foundation for many years until she moved to Virginia where she became a very active member of St. Peter\’s Episcopal Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Sandy and son-in- law, Albert McFarland; her stepson, Wilbur Rowand; her sister, Emma Marquardt; five grandchildren, Samantha, Renee\’, Krystyn, Christopher and Mary; and eight great- grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 8, at 11 a.m. in St. Peter\’s Episcopal Church, 224 S. Military Hwy., Norfolk, VA 23502. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be given in Elizabeth\’s honor to St. Peter\’s Episcopal Church. Please share your love and condolences with the family at www.smithandwilliams kempsville.com.
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