Betty Bageant

Betty L. Bageant, 71 of Scottdale passed away, Sunday, October 6, 2019.  She was born April 12, 1948 in Connellsville a daughter of the late Cecil and Eloise (Walther) Barnhart.

Betty retired from Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant where she had been employed as a Registered Nurse for over 40 years in the Obstetrics Department.  She was a graduate of Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing. She was an active member and faithful volunteer of New Hope Alliance Church, Scottdale.  Betty enjoyed photography and traveling with her husband, Tom.  She was also a member of Fayette North Gideon Auxiliary.

She is survived by her loving husband, Thomas E. Bageant; her son, Tommy Bageant; her nieces Chris Ward (Joey), Robin Jenkins (Harry), Patti Lambert; her nephew, Jason Pelous (Sharon); 3 great nieces; 1 great nephew; 2 great-great nephews and 1 great-great niece.

In addition to her parents, Cecil and Eloise Barnhart, she was preceded in death by a sister, Ina Pelous.

Family and friends are welcome on Thursday from 2-4 & 6-8 pm at GRAFT-JACQUILLARD FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, INC. 303 Pittsburgh St., Scottdale.  Additional visitation will be held on Friday from 10 until 11 am the hour of her funeral service with Pastor Neil Stevens officiating.  Private interment will take place in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Bullskin Township.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The Gideons Intl. PO Box 134 Wickhaven, PA 15492 or New Hope Alliance Church 229 Pittsburgh St, Scottdale, PA 15683. To share an online message of sympathy, please visit www.gjfuneral.com