Betty Louise Zyvoloski
March 8, 1940 ~ February 6, 2025
Born in:
Redlands, CA
Resided in:
Lawrenceville, GA
Betty Zyvoloski, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025, at the age of 84.
Born on March 8, 1940, in Redlands, California, Betty lived a life filled with love, creativity, and kindness. She dedicated over three decades to shaping young minds as an elementary school paraprofessional, working tirelessly from 1974 until her retirement in 2008.
Betty was a woman of many talents and passions. She found joy in crochet, needlepoint, sewing, and cake decorating, and she loved working on jigsaw puzzles and immersing herself in a good book. She was an active member of a Bunco group, always enjoying laughter and camaraderie with friends. A devoted Catholic, she was a member of St. George Church in Ontario, California.
She was known for her creativity, determination, and, above all, her generous and loving nature. Betty made her family feel deeply cherished, and her kindness left a lasting impression on all who knew her. She had a special love for Christmas, always making the holiday season magical for those around her, and she was famous for her delicious peanut butter fudge. The beach brought her great happiness, and her favorite color, pink, reflected her bright and joyful spirit.
Betty was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James S. Zyvoloski. She is survived by her brother, Richard Townsend; her children, Lorri Song, Dave Longley, and Nannette Anders; as well as seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
An interment was held at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, California. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that loved ones send a card in her memory.
Betty’s warmth, love, and creativity will forever be cherished by those who were fortunate enough to know her. She will be deeply missed but never forgotten.
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As one of her 7 grandchildren I can say that everyone had their own view of her. If you felt the warmth of her love, I am happy for you. That was not the experience I had with her at any point. I hope she found peace with the life that she lived.
Nan and family, how sudden and sad this was. It’s hard to believe that Betty won’t be at her little lighted corner table accepting the challenge of a new puzzle, or making a just-right selection of color for that one spot on the coloring page, or delighting in our enjoyment of your seasonal decorations. I marveled at her continued ability to create something new, even as it got harder for her. It’s easy to see where your creative passions came from! Betty was always eager to greet me whenever I stopped by and never seemed to tire of my endless chatter during our conversations. I was glad I got to know her. As a caregiver myself, I very much respected your life-altering devotion to Betty’s care, even as the health challenges mounted. I know how intensely grateful you were for your uncle as he took on her care originally and then helped transition her care to you. Your lives were turned upside down even as you prepared for her care; I remain in awe of how your family conquered the seemingly impossible original task of getting Betty moved from CA to GA. Betty told me herself that she didn’t know how you did everything you were doing to care for her, and she was grateful. We pray that you feel God’s presence as you finally begin to rest from a job very well done and as you continue your journey along the path of a “new normal.” We are thankful that Betty is now in God’s everlasting arms.