Betty Pettiford

Betty Jane (Frierson) Pettiford, 89 of Yellow Springs, Ohio passed away April 4, 2025, at Hospice of Dayton. Betty was born and raised in Bowling Green, Kentucky, moved to Ohio in 1953 to attend Central State University where she was a member of the Delta Kappa Chapter and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree. She retired from Antioch College and Yellow Springs High School. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Yellow Springs. Betty enjoyed camping, spending time with her family and friends. She was a loyal Bengals and Reds fan.

Betty is the daughter of the late Henry A. Frierson and Mary “Elizabeth” Frierson and the wife of the late Paul Pettiford. She was preceded in death by brother William A. Frierson, great-grandson Anthony Pettiford (AJ).

She is survived by her son Anthony “Tony” Pettiford (Jody) of Beavercreek, Ohio daughter Roxanna (Edward) Gandy of Louisville, Kentucky, stepdaughters Paulette Pettiford and Patricia Pettiford: grandchildren Aaron Gandy (Kori), Tia Lamb (Jacob), Evin Gandy (Katherine), Anthony Pettiford (Abby), Addison Pettiford (Jenna) and AnnDee Pettiford. In addition, she leaves behind her great grandchildren Kendall, Miles, Saylor, Amaya and Adelynn. Dear friends Betty Hairston and Lisa Ford Qualls and Hailey Qualls. Betty will be dearly missed by all that loved her.