Rash's Surname Index
Notes for Helen Elizabeth LIGHT
Helen Elizabeth "Betty" Light Read, 94, formerly of Forwood Manor and McDaniel Crest, passed away on December 13, 2012 in Hampton, VA.
Born in Cochranville, PA in 1918 to R. Leroy Light and Mary Spencer Light, she was raised on a dairy farm in Chester County. Proud of her country heritage to the end, she was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Edward R. Read; son, Edward R. Read Jr.; sister, Louise L. McLimans; and brother, David Light. She is survived by her son, William L. Read and wife Donna of League City, TX; and her daughter, Susan E. Davenport and husband William of Hampton, VA. She is also survived by the three grandchildren she adored, Katherine Davenport of San Diego, CA, William Davenport and wife Marcy of Parker, CO, and Jonathan Read of League City, TX; as well as her first great-grandchild, Paige Davenport of CO.
Betty was a founding member of a McDaniel Crest bridge club in the 1950's, and played with them for 50 years. She and her husband spent many hours walking the grounds of Longwood Gardens and enjoying the seasonal displays, especially at Christmas.
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