Betty T. Grant

Betty T. Grant, age 98, of Boquet died peacefully in her sleep on January 4, 2024. She was born June 19, 1925 to the late Arlie and Rose Belle Toothman of Grant Town, WV. She is survived by her children: Jim (Karen) Grant of Petersburg, Don Grant of Delmont, Sandy Donovan of Derry, Kim (Jerry) Szekely of Sterling Heights, MI, and daughter-in-law Patty (Mike) Emich of Sunrise. She is also survived by her sisters, Midge Greene of Fairview, WV, and Nancy Durst of Teeter Lake, WV.

Betty was preceded in death by her  beloved husband, Edward Grand, children Ray and Don Grand; siblings: Aldine (Marty) George, Bobby (Carrie) Toothman, Edwin (Lib) Toothman, Junior (Helen) Toothman, and Billy (Bonnie) Toothman. She was also preceded in death by her in-laws Ben and Mary Gebrosky of Export, four brother-in-laws Ben (Cindy) Gebrosky of California, Willie (Naomi) Gebrosky of Kansas, Pauline (Steve) Pavliak of Export, and Jake (Margaret) Gebrosky of Export. Betty is survived by two sister-in-laws Bertha (Henry) Mariana of Export, and Marge (Fuzzy) Karp of Saltsburg.

Betty’s 18 grandchildren are: Jim (Jenny), Amy (Aaron), Chris (Kimi), Beth (Adam), Clark (Jenni), Ray (Theresa), Jeff (Judy), Sarah, Adam, Mike, Matt, Laura (Brian), Jenn (Paul), Leslie (John), Valerie, Katie (Jeff), Carly (Adam), and Kristie (Josh).

Betty’s 36 great-grandchildren are: Mackenzie, Grant, Max, Holt, Hudson, Amelia, Eleanor, Emma, Lily, Quinn, Alexandra, Geoffrey, Allura, Alexis, James, Aliza, Jackson, Jonah, Raeanne, Andrew, Amy, Connor, Gideon, Lochlin, Paige, Sydney, Aaron, Eli, Alexa (Logan), Maya, Makenna, Devin, Seth, Colin, Lucy, and Benjamin.

Betty’s 6 great-great-grandchildren are: Charlotte, Franklin, Gavin, Tessa, Addison, and Charlotte.

Betty had a special love for Marsha, Kathy, Cathy, Carol, Tracey, and Billy.

Betty worked at Westinghouse during WWII where she met Eddie through his sister Pauline, and married into the Gebrosky family. After Eddie’s passing at age 41, Betty continued raising her 6 children on her own while working for Jeannette Glass. Later, she became a loving nanny to numerous families. She has touched so many lives, with her positive disposition, hard work, quiet strength, deep generosity, and great faith. She was best known for keeping everyone on their toes, never knowing what she would say next with her quick wit, humor, and laughter. You could always find a cup of coffee, a game of cards, and lively conversation waiting for you at her house. Her door was always open. She loved life, and she especially loved her family. Her spirit is carried on through her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren whose photos you could always find proudly displayed throughout her home.

A special thank you to the staff at RNC of Greater Pittsburgh and Bridges Hospice for caring for Betty so lovingly in her final days.

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