Betty J. Reynolds

Betty Jean (Pettit) Reynolds, age 96 passed peacefully from this world on Saturday evening July 13, 2024, at the Agrace HospiceCare Center, after bidding a sweet goodbye to her daughters Vicki (Andrew) Beltz and Joni (David Gieck) Mast.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, William “Bill” Frederick Reynolds; son-in-law, Phillip “Phil” Mast; niece, Kelly Pettit of Burlington, NC; and Betty's parents, Harry and Doris Pettit, of Marietta, Ohio.

Betty is survived by her children, Vicki (Andrew) Beltz, Middletown, OH and Joni (David Gieck) Mast, Sun Prairie, WI; sister, Patricia “Patty” Uhl, Marietta, OH; and brothers, Harry (Jean) Pettit of Harrisonburg, VA and James (Marilyn) Pettit of Burlington, NC; grandchildren, Stacie Arellano, Brendan (Becca) Mast, Elizabeth (Beltz) Wrynn, and Abbey Byrne; great grandchildren, Isaac, Levi and Sadie Mast, Lincoln Byrne, and Huxley Wrynn. She is also survived by nieces and nephews, Sandy, Debbie, Becky, Lynn, Tracy, Patrick, and Kristin.

Betty was born in Marietta, Ohio, where she lived until marriage. Betty and Bill travelled extensively with Bill’s job to sites of new major constructions in many U.S. cities and several foreign countries. They both loved the Lord and quickly joined a church wherever they landed. She was involved with many Christian ministries and bible studies and set a wonderful example.

Betty was a gifted singer and began her singing career at 15, singing with her Uncle Skeete Shaw's dance orchestra at the height of the war. She used her beautiful voice in church and many other places and with various bands that made her somewhat of a local celebrity, especially in Cincinnati, where she appeared extensively singing with small combos and big bands at Coney Island. Betty’s voice was even heard in TV commercials in Cincinnati for over 20 years.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at GRACE EVANGELICAL CHURCH, 6925 E. Buckeye Rd., Madison, with the funeral service beginning at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park, Monona. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Agrace HospiceCare, Madison, the place where Betty took her final breath.

All Faiths Funeral & Cremation Services of Madison is assisting with arrangements. Online condolences can be shared at www.866allfaiths.com.