Betty B. Wiseman

Betty Geraldine Breeden Wiseman passed away at the age of 89 on Friday, September 29, 2023, at Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville.

She was born on March 14, 1934, in Dayton, to the late Herring Thomas and Virginia Ann Almarode Breeden. 

Betty dedicated four decades of her life as a psychological aide at Western State Hospital where she touched the lives of many patients and coworkers alike.  She approached her career with empathy and kindness, leaving a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Outside of work, Betty enjoyed various hobbies and interests that brought joy to her life. She was an avid bingo player and took great pleasure in competing with friends and fellow players. As a member of the Moose Lodge, Betty cherished the sense of community it provided. Always up for some friendly competition, she loved to bowl. Additionally, Betty was a loyal supporter of the Staunton Braves baseball team and never missed an opportunity to cheer them on. One of her favorite pastimes was fishing; she found solace in being surrounded by nature while casting a line into calm waters.

Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Carlton Eugene Wiseman and his wife, Sandra, and Gary Wayne Breeden; her beloved sister, Shirley Jean Breeden Irwin; her brother, Kenneth Lee Breeden; her grandchildren, Jennifer Jackson and April Whitaker; her great-grandchildren, Isaac, Autumn, Stormie, Misti, and Jason; her great-great-grandchildren, Addylin Wiseman and Elijah Turner; and several other great-great-grandchildren

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence C. Wiseman; a son, Clarence "Mike" Michael Wiseman; and a grandson, Carl Eugene Wiseman.

A visitation to honor and celebrate Betty's life will be held from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Henry Funeral Home in Staunton. 

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, October 6, 2023 in the Henry Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Arbor Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Augusta County.

Serving as pallbearers will be Eugene Woolridge, Russell Woolridge, Jr., Kevin Reid, Mike Botkin, Ricky Woolridge, David Turner, Mike Woolridge, and Stevie Huffman.

Betty will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her compassionate spirit, dedication to others, and joyful presence will forever remain in our hearts.