Bettie Byrd St Clair

Bettie Byrd St Clair, 92 years old of Tazewell began her heavenly journey Saturday, December 12, 2020 from home following a long illness. Born in Salem, VA, she was the daughter of Jacob H. Huffman and Lucy Byrd Harman Huffman of Craig County, VA and Richlands, VA. Bettie Byrd was a graduate of Tazewell High School and the University of Virginia, Charlottesville with a Master’s Degree in Education. She lived life on her own terms starting with teaching at both Richlands and Tazewell High School. Bettie Byrd became very involved with civic activities and groups in and around Tazewell. To mention a few, she was elected the first woman councilmember and also Mayor of the Town of Tazewell. She was very involved with her beloved Daughters of the American Revolution where she held several local and state positions. Also was instrumental in starting several local chapters of the DAR. Bettie Byrd was active in her beloved church also holding many important positions. She helped found the Tazewell County Historical Society and was the first female to join the Tazewell Rotary Club. Served as director of the Tazewell Chamber of Commerce. Many other groups too numerous to mention. She touched many lives during her life’s journey. Those left to cherish her memory are her children: Alex St Clair, III, Lucy Byrd St Clair, and her special son Timmy St Clair who she dedicated her life to caring for. Nephews, Jacob Huffman, III and wife Dana of Roanoke, VA and James Huffman of Morristown, TN. Several cousins and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband A.G. St Clair, Jr. who are now together again. Also her brother, Jacob H. Huffman, Jr. The family would like to thank the wonderful care givers that took outstanding care of her during her long illness, Irma Mitchell, Ruth Mead, Jan Howington, Connie Cundiff, Tammy Phillips, Kim Cleaver and the staff of Legacy Hospice. Due to the current virus situation there will be no services. Memorials may be sent to Tazewell Christian Church, 593 Pine St., Tazewell, VA 24651 where they will be placed in the Scholarship Fund to benefit future generations. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Tazewell, VA is serving the family of Mrs. St Clair and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com.

Bettie Byrd St Clair

March 11, 1928 - December 12, 2020