July 23 1955 July 20 2019
Betty’s Obituary Betty Jo Acker, 63, of New Market, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at her residence. Mrs. Acker was born on July 23, 1955 in Arlington County, VA, and was a daughter of the late David Joseph and Hilda Brooke (Buckley) Walker. After graduating from Madison College with a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education, Betty Jo taught school for 34 years prior to her retirement. She was a skilled and loving teacher who devoted her career to helping mold the young minds of the children she taught. In addition, she loved to volunteer her time with Life2us Ministries and New Beginnings Church. Betty Jo possessed strong Christian faith and conviction. On June 25, 1983 she married Joseph Edward Acker, who survives. In addition to her husband, Betty Jo is survived by a daughter, Katy Eller and husband Stephen of Williamsburg; a son, Michael Acker of New Market; siblings, Susan Baker and husband Don, Marilyn Kidwell and husband Garnic, Jim Walker and wife Ruth; two grandchildren, Elise Eller and Beckett Eller. A celebration of life service will be held at 4 PM on Friday, July 26, 2019 at the Chapel of McMullen Funeral Home with Pastor Ed Heatwole officiating. A private family burial will be held prior to the service. There will be no formal visitation at the funeral home, however, those desiring may visit the funeral home on Thursday from 9 AM until 7 PM. Memorial contributions may be made in Betty Jo’s honor to the American Cancer Society, 420 Neff Ave., Ste. 210, Harrisonburg, VA 22801; Life2us Ministries, 8735 Union Springs Road, Dayton, VA 22821; or New Beginnings Church, 101 Pike Church Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22801. Those wishing may share a memory or an online condolence with the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com Arrangements entrusted to the McMullen Funeral Home. Read More
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Betty Jo Acker July 23 1955 July 20 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Harrisonburg, state: Virginia