Betty Jane Piersoll, went home peacefully to be with the Lord at the age of 85 years on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 in her residence while surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 9, 1935 in Springfield Ohio the daughter of Jesse and Sarah Thompson.
Betty was a faithful member of Restored Life Ministries in Springfield, OH and a dedicated member of the RLM Mass Choir. She worked for many years at Wittenberg University of Springfield, OH and later retired. She loved socializing, cooking, singing, and spending time with family and friends. Out of the union of Betty and Alvin Piersoll there were born six children.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Sarah Thompson; her husband, Alvin Piersoll; one sister, Cheryl Ann Crafter; four children, Clifford Eugene Piersoll, Edward Mantil Piersoll, Recie Kay Piersoll, Natasha (Tisha) Maurice Tolliver; two grandsons, Deantra Maurice Bradley and Danyle Eugene Piersoll.
Betty’s loving memory will be cherished by her daughter, Treva Ann Howell of Springfield OH; and one son, Jeffery James (Dawn) Piersoll of Springfield, OH; sixteen grandchildren, thirty great grandchildren, and thirteen great-great grandchildren; one sister, Pamela Kay Chilton of Springfield, OH; and a host of nieces, nephew, cousins; a very special son-in-law, Arlin “Par” J. (Helen) Tolliver Sr. and a very special daughter-in-law, Dorothy (Bruce) Adams; many friends and Greater First Baptist sisters.
Visitation for the public and family will be Friday, November 27, 2020 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Greater Grace Temple, 380 W, Leffel Lane, Springfield, Ohio. Private homegoing services for the family will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Greater Grace Temple followed by burial in Rose Hill Burial Park, Springfield, OH. Arrangements entrusted by The Chapel of Peace.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in this time of sorrow. Continue to rely on God and know that he hears your prayers, because he cares for you. Truly sorry for your loss.
What an amazing legacy. Such strength, patience and love, You will be remembered and truly missed by so many lives that you impacted. Rest from your labor Aunt Betty, In the arms of The Lord
My condolences to the family with special regards to my dearest friend Dominic. May Granny rest peacefully. I apologize I can not make it to the services to be of support. Sending you my love and prayers.