Betty Virginia Long Painter, 85, of Harrisonburg, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Bellaire at Stone Port Assisted Living Facility.

Mrs. Painter was born August 29, 1939, Harrisonburg, Virginia and was the daughter of the late, Leonard Lucious and Virginia Catherine Bradley Long. On August 3, 1963, she married George Edward Painter, who also preceded her in death on March 24, 2024.

After completing Dunsmore Business College, Betty worked for many years in the loan department at Rockingham National Bank in Harrisonburg, before joining American Greetings Corporation. Looking to stay busy in her senior years, she worked in the Children’s Department at Massanutten Regional Library and donated her time to Sentara Hospice.

An active church member in the Willing Workers class at Otterbein United Methodist Church, Betty participated in the choir and assisted the church treasurer. In her spare time, Betty collected antique dolls and salt cellars, as well as Longaberger baskets.

She is survived by a son, Timothy Scott Painter of Harrisonburg; and sister, Linda Long Rhodes and husband, Marvin “Bud” Rhodes of Williamsburg.

A memorial service will be conducted at 11a.m., May 10, 2025, at Otterbein United Methodist Church in Harrisonburg, with Senior Pastor Adam Blagg officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Music Program at Otterbein United Methodist Church.