Betty Jean Messer, 77

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Betty Jean Messer, 77, of 14 Daniels Ave. passed away on June 17, 2016, at Berkshire Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

Born on May 27, 1939 in Pittsfield, she was the daughter of the late Frank M. and Martha Snow Sumner.

Betty Jean was employed at the former JJ Newberry Department Store.

Betty Jean enjoyed arts and crafts, collecting Norman Rockwell paintings and memorabilia, spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Betty Jean was a very caring, giving and loving mother.

She is survived by her three sons, Edward D. Messer and his wife Gail, Raymond Messer and Frank Messer, all of Pittsfield; her four daughters, Betty Ann Messer of Florida, Georgia Papay of South Carolina, Marth Messer and her husband Kiki of Florida and Betty Jean Burt and her husband Shawn of Pittsfield; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three sisters, Leta Winters, Eleanor Reynolds and Evelyn Andrews, all of Pittsfield; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her sister, Davida Turner.

Funeral notice: Funeral services for Betty Jean Messer of Pittsfield, who died June 17, 2016, will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Betty Jean's memory can be to Dery Funeral Home, 54 Bradford St., Pittsfield.