Betty Jean Todd

Betty Jean Todd, 88, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at Fleshers Fairview Health Care. Born on September 16, 1938, in Sylva, North Carolina, she will be remembered with love by all who knew her.

Betty’s life was rooted in the place where she was born, and her memory remains closely held by the family and friends who shared in her years. Her passing leaves a quiet space in the hearts of those who loved her, while also calling to mind the lasting bonds she created through a lifetime of connection and care.

Betty dedicated many years of her life to her work, retiring from the quality control department of Gerber Products in 1986 and later from Eaton Corporation in 1999. Even in retirement, Betty continued to give her time and kindness to others. She faithfully volunteered for five years with the Memorial Corps at Mission Hospital, serving at the information desk and offering a welcoming presence to patients, families, and visitors.

Betty was a devoted member of Long Shoals Baptist Church and was formerly a member of Reynolds Baptist Church. Her faith, compassion, and willingness to serve others were a meaningful part of her life and the legacy she leaves to those who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her son, Mike Todd and wife Monica; her daughters, Lynn Franks and husband Ken, and Lisa Todd Smith; grandchildren: Andre Henderson, Elisha Todd, Mitzie Todd, Kellie Weeks, Andrew Conner, and Mandy Thompson; great-grandchildren: Brittny, Hanna, Taylor, Jacob, Zeke, Abbie, Zane, Mason, Leila, Leona, Chairmaine, Jayden, Avery, and Caleb; great-great-grandchildren: Sophie, Avery, and Silas; her very dear and special friends, Kathy Wood and Joyce McMinn; and her loving dog "Jo Jo".

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Todd; her parents, Walter O'Dell Mason and Leila Mae Deitz Mason; granddaughter, Kimberly Derden; great-granddaughter, Brianna Lynn; and special friend, Marie Lipe.

As those who loved Betty Jean Todd remember her, they will carry forward the comfort of her presence and the value of the relationships she held so dearly. May her memory bring peace to her family and friends in the days ahead.

Family and friends are invited to a visitation which will be held on Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 3:00 until 3:45 PM in the Chapel of Anders Rice & Roper Funeral Home and Cremation Center with a funeral service to follow at 4:00 PM. Rev. Roger Reardon will officiate. A private burial will take place at a later date at Green Hills Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Betty's memory to Long Shoals Baptist Church, 661 Long Shoals Rd, Arden, NC 28704, or to the Four Seasons Hospice Foundation, 211 N Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792 or online at www.fourseasonsfdn.org

Anders Rice & Roper Funeral Home and Cremation Center is honored to serve the Todd family.