Betty B. Little
Betty B. Little, 89, of Murrysville, formerly of Houston, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 28, 2019, with her two sons by her side.
She was born August 10, 1929, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Edwin and Alice Hutchinson Blumling.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Alvin Little Jr.
She was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church, Murrysville. She loved cross stitching and cooking big family meals. Betty was fondly referred to as “The Friend to the Friendless,” as she volunteered at Forbes Hospital visiting patients. Her smile always brought warmth and happiness to those she visited. She also volunteered for the toy committee of the Syria Shriners, which she enjoyed so much.
She is survived by her two sons, James A. III (Sue) Little of Harrison City and Ed (Debbie) Little of Murrysville, and five grandchildren, Jordan Ross, Jennifer (Rob) Plowman, Christopher James Little, Jimmy Little and Bryce Little. She is also survived by two great-grandchildren, Levi and Lucianna June, and two sisters, Dolores Reynolds of Dormont and Viola Trent of Bellevue.
She was so proud of her two boys and truly loved and adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Visitation is from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in Hart Funeral Home Inc., Murrysville. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 2, in First Presbyterian Church, Murrysville, with Pastor Ed Gray officiating. Everyone is asked to meet at the church. Entombment will follow in Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children or Forbes Hospital in Betty’s name.
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