Betty Crumpler Belangia

Betty Crumpler Belangia, 83, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022. She leaves behind the loves of her life, her children, Lisa Ann Belangia Stocksdale, Karen Lynn Belangia, and Keith Morgan Belangia; her grandchildren, Amanda Shawn Bouquet, Jena Leigh Carlson, Brian Keith Belangia, and Jared Scott Barnes; as well as great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Betty was a true Petersburg gal. She graduated from Petersburg High School and then moved to Whipper Knock Farm in Sutherland, VA, until her children were grown, then she moved back to her home place. She was a career employee at Fort Lee, working for the Adjutant General Division, and spending much of her time at Troop Support Agency, in the Command Group.
Modeling was something Betty truly liked. Being tall, sassy, and even "prissy", she gained the nickname, "Priss". She participated in numerous Secretary Day fashion shows at the Fort Lee Officers Club, and never turned down an opportunity to model for Ann's Dress Shoppe in Waverly, and even walked the runway for Rucker Rosenstock.
Betty enjoyed being a member of the Petersburg Women's Group. Even when the club was no longer viable, the members continued to meet monthly. If you were in the company of Betty B. around noon time, you would notice her glancing at the clock. You see, her cousin, Suzanne Crumpler, was a regular on Days of Our Lives, and Betty rarely missed an episode. She was an active member of First Baptist Church, of Petersburg, and served on any and all committees. Betty always participated in feeding the homeless. She made enough batches of soup to fill many bathtubs! She was a Girl Scout Leader and a cheerleading coach.
After retirement from Fort Lee, she was employed by J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home in Petersburg, for many years. She was a greeter and was present for family viewings. It was a perfect fit, as she never met a stranger and knew so many folks in the Tri-City area.
Betty enjoyed many summers at the Outer Banks. She loved the beach and spent her last years residing there with her daughter.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am, on Monday, September 19, 2022, at Blandford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Petersburg. Condolences may be registered online at www.jtmorriss.com .