Death date: May 6, 2023
Betty Burch Wetzel peacefully went to Heaven on May 6, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Quicksburg, VA and lived 61 years in Clearwater, FL. She is survived by her loving husband (married 64 years), Wayne Wetz Read Obituary
Aunt Betty was the kindest, most generous, sweetest, most glamorous and loving aunt. She always had such a positive outlook on life and was an inspiration. Spending Christmases with Aunt Betty, Uncle Wayne, Vicki, Kathy, and Michael were the best times. Aunt Betty always spoiled me and my 4 siblings (Theresa, Don, Cecilia, and Harold). She made the best meals and desserts. She never missed sending birthday wishes to me and my children (Brielle and Michael). She had the biggest heart and I was so blessed to have had her in my life. She will be missed but it’s gives me solace that she is now surrounded by her precious children Gary and Kathy.
Aunt Betty was the kindest, most generous, sweetest, most glamorous and loving aunt. She always had such a positive outlook on life and was an inspiration. Spending Christmases with Aunt Betty, Uncle Wayne, Vicki, Kathy, and Michael were the best times. Aunt Betty always spoiled me and my 4 siblings (Theresa, Don, Cecilia, and Harold). She made the best meals and desserts. She never missed sending birthday wishes to me and my children (Brielle and Michael). She had the biggest heart and I was so blessed to have had her in my life. She will be missed but it’s gives me solace that she is now surrounded by her precious children Gary and Kathy.
Oh dearest Betty,
I have been your secret admirer for many many years. You have been an amazing spirit in my life from afar. I learned all about your wonderful faith and spirit that fills the universe. I am so grateful fro having you in my life through your beaufiul daughter. I have tears of love, admiration, gratitude, and immense love. Thank you for all you shared with everyone. I love you.
I will miss her and she was a special great aunt to me. Love you uncle Wayne and cousin Vicki
Meghan George great niece
I met Betty last year. She was a woman like no other than I’ve encountered in my life. I had the privilege of knowing her while I cared for her. I had the privilege to hear her testimony of her walk with Jesus. The pain, suffering, and loss she experienced brought her to heights of encounter with Jesus and with the supernatural that makes one long to know what she experienced and would like to have been there to get a sneak peak of the divine. Her love for the LORD was infectious. For me it made me wonder if I could experience that too to the degree she did. Her testimony has forever changed my life. When an opportunity arises, I share her testimony so others can be encouraged as she so encouraged me. She has encouraged me to walk deeper with our Lord, desire to know the more of Him, and seek to experience Him more intimately as she did. He did so with her and I know He can reveal Himself to me as well. She taught me valuable life lessons. Her love, trust and faith in Jesus is the legacy she impacted in my life. I pray to imitate her walk and encourage others to do likewise for it is the secret to a blessed life. Jesus is the answer. My deepest condolences to the Wetzel family and friends in this time of loss. She will be greatly missed but forever remembered. God bless you. Praying for you.
Dear Wayne, Vicki & Caleb and Michael & Collin,
We want to express our deepest sympathy on the passing of our dear sister Betty. We know she is now surrounded by the Lord and a host of angels. We will always cherish that beautiful smile and generosity she always had for everyone. Remembering all the wonderful times we enjoyed throughout the years will keep her close to our hearts. May she rest in peace.
Much love, Esther and Don Burch
Betty was the definition of a Christian Lady. She always smiled at seeing you and had words of encouragement - she wanted to know how you were and would always pray with you even when she herself was in need of prayer. My mom & dad and Betty & Wayne had an unusual bond-both couples loved Jesus with all their heart-but also had the heart break of loosing a child. Even when moms health prevented her from visiting FL she still called her special friend almost weekly. She cherished those calls and would smile for hours after - both prayer warriors - both frail in body but strong in the Lord till their last breath. I can just see them now rejoicing together waiting for us to meet them. What a legacy she leaves. She will be greatly missed.
Mom put her whole heart into everything. We had so many fun times just the two of us like picnics and tea parties in the backyard, shopping and having lunch, visiting shut ins, playing with simple things like buttons, and just sharing deep parts of our lives with each other. She taught me to love and know God, to pray, to have compassion, to cook, to write my ABC's, and helped me get over my extreme shyness. The rare times in life I would oversleep, Mom would call because she "knew". I ran into a lady who remembered me from the nursery at Church only because she was touched by the tender way Mom treated me. I got constant care packages in college. She would visit me in college every month I was there which was a long drive or flight. She provided many opportunities for me and would always attend games, recitals, parades, etc. She was the definition of the word "cute'. She had a gift of finding the needs of others and the heart to care. Mom had enormous love for her whole family and all of her MANY friends.
Revelation 21:4
Betty is finally home with no more pain or tears . Betty loved Christ Church and always thought of others even until the very end praying and asking about what Jesus had done for them . We send prayers of peace and comfort during this time for the family as she was much loved and will be greatly missed.
Pastor Joe , Joy Peterson and Matthew
