Betty Lou Henshaw Kearney

Betty Lou Kearney (nee Henshaw), 85, of Pompton Plains, NJ, formerly of Bergenfield, Allendale and Shepherdstown, WV died peacefully at home on November 9, 2012. Born in Charles Town, WV, Betty was a world-traveler, teacher, model, librarian, church elder, mother and loving wife. In her youth, Betty met President Truman at the White House as a member of the 4-H club. She later served as National President of the Future Homemakers Association. Received her BS in Education from Madison College (now James Madison University). Awarded a Ford Foundation Fellowship. Received her MS in Home Economics from University of Colorado at Boulder. Betty was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R). Worked for Singer Sewing Co. where she was featured in magazines as a model in her own clothing designs. A Home Economics teacher in West Virginia, Maryland and New Jersey. Member of the Bergenfield Board of Education. Served as a librarian at Dwight-Englewood Prep School. Betty was an avid reader and member of many book clubs. Member of Ridgewood's West Side Presbyterian Church Feisty Ladies Group. Wife of the late W. Frank Kearney. Mother of Philip Henshaw Kearney, and his wife, Laura Weyant Kearney of Franklin Lakes, NJ. Grandmother of Luke, Bennett and Anja Elizabeth. Sister to Marion Henshaw and the late Bill Henshaw. Sister-in-law to Doris Williams, Jean Beckwermert and the late Lois Hicks. Visiting at Riewerts Memorial Home, 187 So. Washington Ave, Bergenfield, NJ on Thursday 7-9pm. Graveside Service at Edge Hill Cemetery, Charles Town, WV on Saturday at 11am

Funeral Home: Riewerts Memorial Home 187 So. Washington Ave. Bergenfield, NJ US 07621

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Previous Events

visitation
Thursday, November 15, 2012
service
Thursday, November 15, 2012
cemetery
Saturday, November 17, 2012