Betsy L. Holton, 86, passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, January 29th, surrounded by family and loved ones.
She was born December 19, 1933 in Atlanta, GA to Alma and Clyde Leachman. Betsy was a proud alumna of the University of Louisville and Atherton High School, where she was a member of the last all girls', class in 1951.
Betsy will be remembered for her active role in numerous civic and charitable organizations, including the Salvation Army, Kiwanis, Louisville Deaf Oral School, and Norton Hospital Foundation. She also served on the board of Chance School.
She served as a former principal of Minors Lane Elementary, mayor of St. Regis Park, president of the Woman’s Club of Louisville, and a member of Eastern Star, Delta Kappa Gamma, and St. Andrew United Church of Christ. She often attended Southeast Christian Church.
Betsy enjoyed travelling, reading and listening to music. She was loved by her friends and colleagues for her compassion, leadership and wisdom.
She was predeceased by husband, William K Holton; son, Robert A. Holton; parents, Alma & Clyde Leachman; and her godchild, Beverly Kolter.
Her memory will live forever in those she left behind. She is survived by her daughter, Carol Barth (Paul); grandchildren, Jonathan Barth (Chelsea), Jennifer Barth; and family friend, Bryce Gass. She is also survived by her son, Bill (Moriah); grandchildren, Brett and Brooke; cousin, Doris Wheeler, and her fur baby “Belle”.
Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2020, at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Road, Louisville, KY.
Her funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2020, at St. Andrew United Church of Christ, 2608 Browns Lane, Louisville, KY, with burial to follow at Cave Hill Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Salvation Army, Boy Scouts of America, and St. Andrew UCC.