Betty Garrett Nicely's obituary , Passed away on September 30, 2025 in Roanoke, Virginia

Betty Garrett Nicely

October 13, 1940 - September 30, 2025 (84 years old)

Roanoke, Virginia

Betty Garrett Nicely's obituary , Passed away on September 30, 2025 in Roanoke, Virginia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

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Betty Garrett Nicely

October 13, 1940 - September 30, 2025 (84 years old)

Roanoke, Virginia

Betty Garrett Nicely Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Betty Garrett Nicely (Roanoke, Virginia), who passed away on September 30, 2025, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Betty Garrett Nicely to pay them a last tribute.

Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Betty leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.

She was predeceased by: her spouse Ovie E. Nicely; and her parents, Richard C. Garrett, Sr. and Estelle Frances Huffman Garrett. She is survived by: her daughters, Teresa N. Whitehead (Michael) and Carolyn Carrigan (Jim); and her siblings, Richard C. Garrett, Jr., Charles Secrist (Joyce) and Clara Huffman.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 7th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Victory Baptist Church (3700 Lombardy Ave, Buena Vista, VA 24416). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 7th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM at the same location.

Betty Garrett Nicely, 84, widow of Ovie E. Nicely, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at Harmony Memory Care in Roanoke following a battle with Alzheimer's.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory



Tue

Oct 07

Visitation

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Victory Baptist Church
3700 Lombardy Ave, Buena Vista, VA 24416

Tue

Oct 07

Funeral service

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Victory Baptist Church
3700 Lombardy Ave, Buena Vista, VA 24416

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