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Betty J. Brittingham, nurse practitioner

July 19, 2017

Betty J. Brittingham, 59, of Harbeson, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017, at Christiana Medical Center in Newark. She was born Wednesday, April 23, 1958, in Prestwick, Ayrshire, Scotland, daughter of the late William R. and Joyce (Martin) Beauchamp.

Betty was a devoted nurse practitioner who began her career as an LPN in the Emergency Room at Milford Memorial Hospital. She subsequently earned her degree as an RN from Wilmington College and later, her certification as a Nurse Practitioner from Wilmington College in 1998. She was a member of Groome United Methodist Church, and in her leisure time Betty enjoyed camping, traveling, kayaking, bike riding with the loves of her life - her greatest pleasure in life was spending time with her beloved grandchildren. Betty was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her sister, Gwendolyn Beauchamp. She is survived by her children: Judith Brittingham, EdD, Billie Jo Cooper and her husband Guy, and Matthew Brittingham; her grandchildren: Isiah Brittingham, Derek Brittingham, Braxton Cooper, Nathan Cooper, and Dalton Brittingham; her brother William Beauchamp and his wife Laurie; her sister Joyce Beauchamp Smith; two nieces and a nephew. Betty is also survived by her mother-in-law, Hazel Brittingham; and special family: Judy, Dallas and Craig Legates, whom she loved for many years and who have always been there for her. Betty also leaves to cherish her memory her core group of friends who have been on many adventures with her until her last breath.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 22, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, where friends may call beginning at 10 a.m. Interment will immediately follow services at Bethel Methodist Cemetery, Lewes.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Betty's memory to the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing, c/o Beebe Medical Foundation: 902 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958.

Visit Betty's Life Memorial webpage and sign her online guest book at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.

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