Betty Dennis
July 29, 1921 ~ August 20, 2011
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Betty Dennis
Arden – Betty Dennis died peacefully at home in Arden, NC on Saturday, August 20, 2011. Betty was born on July 29, 1921 to William and Marta Osterwind in Gladbeck, Germany. After spending the first half of her adult life in Venezuela and raising her family there, Betty and her husband, Robert, retired to Arden in July 1966.
Betty is survived by her son and daughter, four grandchildren, and four great-grandsons. Betty's greatest joy in life was her time with the students at T.C. Roberson High School where she served as a substitute teacher for 40 years. She thought they were all wonderful and she loved them all.
In accordance with Betty's wishes, a private funeral will be held for family members. Betty requested that a Celebration of Life gathering be held at a later date. An announcement will be made in this paper regarding that celebration. It will be an opportunity to share favorite stories and good food, two of Betty's other great joys in life.
In lieu of flowers, Betty requested that contributions might be made to Meals on Wheels (www.mowabc.org) or Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (www.abccm.org).
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
May the peace of God be with you in this time of loss. Ms. Dennis was an amazing woman. I always enjoyed when she would substitute for my teachers. She was always able to make good out of everything. You will be missed.
To Mrs. Dennis’ family,
I am saddened to hear Mrs. Dennis passed away. Any time I think of a substitute teacher, I always think of her first. She loved each and every one of ‘her’ students and loved sharing her stories of all her adventures of her life. She will be missed and it’s unfortunate that generations to come won’t have the experience those of us who have met her have had.
I pray that God will comfort and keep you through this difficult time. I know she will be always smiling down on us. One of the many lives forever touched by her, I am…
Sincerely,
Stephanie Lance Haynie
Betty was a special lady to my family. She stood by our side during a difficult time. She made a difference in so many lives, especially the students at T. C. Roberson. Betty was a true friend and so very loyal to those she loved. Such a special lady and will be so missed.
Lee Brown
God called home another angel. RIP Mrs. Dennis!
I am sorry about your loss. Mrs. Dennis was such a special lady and we will all miss her dearly.
I will miss Ms. Dennis and her stories of her kids at the school.She was a sweet and thoughtful person who would bring cookies for my children.No matter what her day was like she always had a smile on her face.I wish we had more people in the world like her, she will be missed greatly. Robin (kmart pharmacy)
Ms. Dennis was such a wonderful lady. She will be missed greatly by all in the T.C. Roberson district.
She has touch so many lives including my own. May God bless your family.
Ms. Dennis was such a wonderful lady. She will be missed greatly by all in the T.C. Roberson district.
She has touch so many lives including my own. May God bless your family.
With heartfelt condolences. She was such a special lady to many, one I will always remember. TCR class of 97
My thoughts and prayers go out to ms. Dennis friends and family. What a caring and loving person she was. Just knowing her over the years in Middle and High School as a Sub. She really helped alot of us make it through school and i personally would like to thank you cause without you i doubt i would be where i am now…R.I.P Ms. Dennis
Ms. Dennis was everyones favorite substitute at TC. I remember the first time she substituted for my drama class, I absolutely loved her from the get go. Everytime after that when I saw her in the halls or in a class, I’d go up and she’d wrap me in a hug, ask how I was, say she missed me. I’m really going to miss her sincerity, she was one of the strongest women I’ve ever met.
May God be with the family of Mrs. Betty, my condolences. Betty was a sweet lady, who brought smiles to every classroom she entered. She knew how to put even the.rowdiest of teens in their place, and offer up stories, kind words, and smiles to anyone she came across. Betty is now with the angels, probley watching over here family, and the students of TCR. God Bless.
May God be with the family of Mrs. Betty, my condolences. Betty was a sweet lady, who brought smiles to every classroom she entered. She knew how to put even the.rowdiest of teens in their place, and offer up stories, kind words, and smiles to anyone she came across. Betty is now with the angels, probley watching over here family, and the students of TCR. God Bless.
Mrs Dennis RIP you were the best teacher I will always remember you everytime I go to walmart or kmart I will think of you that’s were we always run into each other and we talked 30 minutes to an hour I miss you but I will always remember
Not only was Betty a substitute of mine, she is better remembered as a good friend to my mother, Janice Orson, and a woman with never-ending enthusiasm, wisdom, and generosity. Betty, we will miss you.
Gone but NEVER forgotten.
To the Dennis Family:
Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. May you be comforted in the knowledge that Mrs. Dennis has left behind a tremendous legacy. I will miss her very much.
May God give you the comfort and peace that only He can give.
Tommy Koontz
It’s amazing how much of an impact that one person can make on another persons life. Mrs. Dennis made a huge impact on so many people, an everlasting impression on so many young minds. Thank You Mrs. Dennis for teaching us and loving us so much. We will miss you, but you will never be forgotten.
Someone who left such an amazing mark on so many peoples lives can never be missed.
I loved her. She has a nice smile and you could never get her down. She will be missed.
To Debbie (family:
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your Mom. May you find comfort with her memories and may she rest in peace.
To our dear Betty….We love and miss you so much. We loved our time together sharing memories and know we’ll meet again. Your loving sister Lore and family.
To Debbie and Bob, your strength throughout was inspiring. Your mother loved you both so very much.
To the family of Mrs. Dennis – your mother was a wonderful special person. I had the opportunity to have her as a sub during high school at TC Roberson and heard so many wonderful stories about her travels all over the world. She truly loved and cherished her family. She will be missed by many! Everyone should have a sub as caring and dedicated as Mrs. Dennis! My thoughts and prayers are with all of her family!
What a wonderful lady Mrs. Dennis was! She brought smiles to many @ TCR. You could tell by her face that she loved substitute teaching!
My thoughts & prayers are with her family. May God Bless & comfort each one of you.
I hope that you can all find comfort in knowing that Mrs. Dennis touched so many lives as a substitute at T.C. Roberson. She was a sub during my school days and also my childrens. What a wonderful person she was–many lives were blessed because of her. Thinking of you all during this time.