Betty Frances Underwood of Marshall, Virginia, was born on Feb. 22, 1926, in Camden to Bessie and Henry Smith.

Her love of sports started at Camden High School, where she was an active member of the basketball team. She was honored by the Better Sports Club of Arlington and the Metropolitan Fast Pitch Softball Association for her contribution to women’s sports. For five years, she coached the Georgetown University’s womens basketball team. She actively pursued women’s equal rights in the sports world. Her career ended at RFK Stadium/D.C. Armory, where she was the administrative officer and later armory manager. She was an honorary member of the International Association of Stadium Managers for her participation in the formation of the Stadium Managers Seminar.

Betty’s time on earth ended on July 8, 2020, because of complications from a fall.

Survivors include Lawrence H. Underwood, her husband of 74 years; her three daughters, Elizabeth Jones (Sonny), Danita Arone and Susan Shelton (Steve); six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; her beloved sister, Thema Norris Dye of Higginsville; her dearest sister-in-law, Shirley Bell; and five nephews.

A Memorial Service was held at Rectortown United Methodist Church in Virginia, on Tuesday, July 14, with burial in Culpeper National Cemetery on Wednesday, July 15.

Condolences may be offered at https://www.roystonfuneralhome.net/.