Beth grew up in Blacksburg.  After graduating from Blacksburg High School she attended the University of South Carolina for two years and then transferred to Virginia Tech.  After graduation she started teaching in Roanoke County.  After several years, she left to pursue her Master's degree and, upon completion, moved to Montpelier, near Richmond.

Beth lived a simple and quiet life out in the country.  She had lots of friends, many "new " friends, but also many friends from childhood who were lifetime buddies.  She loved to spend time at the beach, at Clayor Lake, and pretty much anywhere there was water.  There are so many good memories of times spent together with friends with lots of cooking and drinking and laughing.

Beth always had dogs... BIG dogs who she lovingly rescued and cared for.  They were her buddies and constant companions.

Left to cherish her memory are her brothers, Rick and Rocky, and their families, with whom she was extremely close.  She also leaves behind many friends who loved her dearly.