Betty Ammerman

2/20/1944 - 7/23/2010

Betty Houston Ammerman, 66, died at her home on Friday, July 23, 2010, surrounded by her beloved family, friends and three special care-givers, Marisela Hernandez, Belinda Chambers and Barbara Atkinson. Betty was born on February 20, 1944 in Mooresville, NC to the late N. T. Houston and Helen Harris Houston. Betty grew up in Troutman, NC. She graduated Troutman High School in 1962; Elon College in 1966 with a degree in Social Science. Betty began her career with Eastern Airlines in Charlotte, NC and soon transferred to Eastern Airlines Atlanta Office. Betty was a ‘Crew Scheduler’ with Eastern and remained there until operations ended in 1991. Betty then joined Newnan Hospital until her retirement in 2004. Once Betty moved to the Atlanta area, she met William G. “Bill” Ammerman. They were married June 8, 1985 in Fairburn, Georgia. Betty and Bill shared 25 years together. In the beginning they traveled and in the last several years they enjoyed their lives on beautiful Lake Coweta. The funeral is Monday, July 26, 2010 at 5 p.m. in the Chapel of McKoon Funeral home with Reverend Asa Mangham officiating. The visitation is Monday, from 4 p.m. till 4:45 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home, 38 Jackson Street, Newnan, GA. Betty will be buried beside her beloved husband at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Missoula, Montana. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Southwest Christian Care “Hospice”, 7522 Lester Road, Union City, Georgia 30291. Condolences can be sent to the family online at www.mckoon.com Betty is survived by bothers Bobby Neal Houston and wife, Micki, of Fayetteville, NC; Richard Harris Houston and wife, Marie, of Charlotte, NC; Step-children, Karen Ammerman Dryden and husband, Dean, of Hampton, GA; Mark Ammerman and wife, Sandra, of Newnan, GA; Kathryn Ammerman Martinez of Panama City Beach, FL and sister-in-law Gayle Ammerman Stott and husband David of Wasilla, Alaska. Grandchildren, Gage Donovan Stubbs; Logan Parker Ammerman, Hannah Colleen Dryden, Ashley Deana Dryden, Spencer Chase Transeu, Erin Amanda Kupfer, Heather Nicole Alley and nine nieces and nephews and dear friends.

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From: Marjorie Sims	Jul 24 2010 5:07PM
We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Marge, Robin and Pam
From: Bob and Betsy Jackson	Jul 24 2010 7:55PM
Lake Coweta has lost two great friends.Rest in peace Betty and Bill. Love and God bless, Bob and Betsy Jackson
From: Linda Powell Schade	Jul 24 2010 8:15PM
I just found out about Betty's passing. I have such good memories of her in our school years! I worked with her dad in the local tax office. Betty will be missed.
From: Mike Morgan	Jul 25 2010 1:10PM
I was a year behind Betty in high school and have not seen her since then. The passing years have not diminished my memory of a young girl who always smiled, always had words of encouragement and always treated everyone she met as a friend. I know she is a great loss to her family and friends. May you all take comfort in her memory. Mike Morgan
From: James & Katie Gay	Jul 25 2010 9:30PM
Kittie and I would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy to you at this time .W e are very sorry to hear of Mrs Bettys death. May the Good Lord Bless and Keep all of you.
From: Debbie Wilkinson Woods	Jul 26 2010 8:10AM
I haven't seen Betty since I left Eastern Airlines in 1987 but have missed her so much. She was always friendly and sweet and such a joy to be with. We shared so much during those 15 years that I knew her when she worked in the Flight Attendent Crew Scheduling Department. She was always ready to help you any way she could. She talked often of her family and her hometown of Troutman (I grew up in Lincolnton and knew exactly where she was talking about when many others in Atlanta did not!). I know you will all miss her but I hope you can take comfort in knowing how much she was thought of, loved and respected and will never be forgotten. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you all. Sincerely, Debbie Wilkinson Woods
From: Kristi Thompson, Piedmont Newnan Hospital	Jul 26 2010 8:26AM
I worked with Betty at Newnan Hospital for many years. I am so thankful I was able to see Betty last week and share a few laughs. Betty was so much fun, and always had a smile on her face. And, she never washed that coffee cup of hers because she said it had special seasoning! My thoughts and prayers are with all of Betty's family and friends. She will truly be missed. In His God, Kristi Cash Thompson
From: Braxton Bridgers	Jul 26 2010 11:21AM
Betty was such a beautiful and caring friend and classmate. Always putting others first and lifting them up. God called home an angel.
From: Charity Chambers	Jul 26 2010 1:03PM
To the family and friends of Betty Ammerman. I worked with Betty at Newnan hospital for several years. She was such a joy to be around. She was always so positive. Although I haven't seen or spoken to Betty in years, she sent me a Christmas card every year. She will be missed.
From: Nancy McClure	Jul 26 2010 1:36PM
We wish we could be there today. It is so so sad to have lost a niece. Betty always had her smile and encouraging words. Bob and Dick, you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love to you all Bill and Nancy
From: Belinda Chambers	Jul 26 2010 4:16PM
Though I had just met Ms.Betty a couple of weeks ago, it was such a pleasure getting to know her and her family. You guys welcomed me into the family and trusted me to take care of Ms. Betty in her time of need. She was a very kind person who was as Gayle put it " a true southern lady." I wish I could be there today to celebrate her life. I know she has been reunited with Mr.Bill so she is once again complete.