Jones, Betty Akers

Betty Sue Akers Jones, 76 of Floyd, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Jones, Jr.; parents, Ray & Etha Akers; brother, Julian Akers; and sister, Mary Weeks.

She is survived by her son & daughter-in-law, Stephen & Janet Wood; daughter & son-in-law, Michelle & Phillip Fisher; grandchildren, Erika (Aaron) Scruggs, Jackelyn (Travis) Dillabough, Amanda (Thomas) Tabor, Charles Price, and Abigail Fisher; great-granddaughters, Ava Tabor and Alyza Tabor; special sister, Phyllis Butterworth; brother-in-law, Clyde Weeks; nephews and niece, Michael Weeks, Donald Weeks, Linda Weeks, and Raymond (Brittany) Butterworth and Special Dog Susie.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 21, 2023 at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren with Pastor Roy Turpin officiating. Interment will follow in the Lester Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. prior to the service at the church.

The family would like to thank Betty’s church family, neighbors, and friends for all of their help, support, and hospitality during this difficult time as well as a special thank you to Amy Wirt and everyone at Carilion Hospice for their loving care.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren, 3883 Alum Ridge Rd, Floyd, VA 24091.