Betty Louise Best

Betty Louise Best, 78, a native of Colonial Heights but recent resident of Chester, VA, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025.

She was born March 23, 1947, to the late Jack Lebo Best and Louise Marie Robinson Best. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Harvey Jackson Best, Sr.; nephews, Harvey Jackson Best, Jr. and Steven Patrick Best; and her beloved fiancé, Larry Whitmore.

Betty retired from Kenner Hospital, located at Fort Lee, in the pediatrics department. She loved everything to do with Christmas; she would decorate every room in the house, even right down to the Christmas packages. Betty enjoyed spending time fishing and hunting with Larry. She was caring, loving, and would give you the shirt off her back if she thought you were in need. Betty was a devoted caregiver to her mother.

She is survived by her nephew, Kevin Wayne Best and wife, Renee; niece, Amber Best Roberts and husband, Mark; great-nieces, Erica Hayes and husband, Doug, Krista Bowers and husband, Dustin, Brittany Palmer and husband, Tim, Kendal Marable and husband, Adam, Ivey Roberts and fiancé, Marcus, Bella Roberts, Faith Hedrick and husband, Caleb; great-nephews, Daniel Best and wife, Nikki, Stone Best; as well as many great-great-nieces and nephews, and many friends that she made through the years.

A graveside service will be held, 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Bermuda Memorial Park.