Mrs. Eileen Darden Betty

February 12, 1933 - November 27, 2016

Eileen Darden Betty “Bunny”, 83, passed away peacefully at her residence in Arbor Terrace on November 27, 2016. Always active, Bunny spent the morning of her death pruning bushes and was preparing to walk her beloved dog, Bizzy, when she died. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Edgar Rutherford Betty. She is survived by her two daughters, Leigh Betty Fridell and her husband, John and Cynthia Betty Hopkins and her husband, Mitchell; one grandson, Matthew Kenton Fridell of Greensboro, NC. A 1953 graduate of UNC-Greensboro, Bunny was a medical technologist at St. Joseph Hospital. Bunny served on the board of directors of Manna Food Bank, she was a former member of the French Broad River Garden Club, Junior League of Asheville and the BFCC. She was an avid horsewoman achieving national recognition in 1977 by the North American Trail Ride Conference. In addition, she was a very competitive tennis player. A wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend and she will be missed by all who loved her. The family would like to thank the staff at Arbor Terrace for their loving support, care and for allowing her to remain the active individual that she was. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Asheville Humane Society or Manna Food Bank. A memorial service will be held at a later date.