Elizabeth 'Betty' Skorogod's Obituary
PERRY-
Elizabeth Jane "Betty" Boyd Skorogod, age 80, of Perry Georgia, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2014. She was preceded in death by her father, Ivan W. Boyd; her mother, Laura G. Symes Boyd; and her husband, Nickolas J. Skorogod. She is survived by her daughter, Judith Peal DePaola of Monroe, Georgia; her son and daughter-in-law, Douglas W. and Teresa A. Peal of Cincinnati, Ohio; and her son and daughter-in-law, David W. and Becky L. Peal of Colorado Springs, Colorado; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Born in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada, on June 25, 1934, Betty was a Registered Nurse having trained from 1952-1955 at Wellesley School of Nursing, a division of Toronto General Hospital. Since her move to Perry in 2006, Betty was a member of Crossroads United Methodist Church and an active "faircracker" volunteering and later employed at the annual Georgia National Fair. In addition, her many passions included volunteering at Loaves & Fishes-South, working the political elections, and supporting various other causes. In her honor, a Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, September 4, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at Crossroads United Methodist Church, Perry, Georgia. The family respectfully requests only bright-colored clothing as this is a celebration of life. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 3, 2014, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Watson-Hunt Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Crossroads United Methodist Church, Loaves & Fishes-South, Abba House, Visiting Angels-Warner Robins, or the charity of your choice. Condolences may be left for the family in the online guestbook at www.watsonhunt.com. Watson-Hunt Funeral Home in Perry has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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