Betty Jo Berstch

Entered into rest on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, Betty Jo Bertsch, 71 was born to the late Jimmy and Enedina Alvarez.

BJ was an upholsterer and homemaker in Little Rock, Texas. She moved to Augusta, GA in the 90s with her husband, Mike Long, and then remarried Rick Bertsch. Betty Jo loved all of her family and friends unconditionally. She especially loved to cook for family and friends, her door always being open. She loved going to the beach, playing a game of pool; guaranteed she would win. Betty Jo immersed herself in the Christian Community that would be her lifelong support. She was always reading her Bible, praying not just for herself but mostly for family and friends. Betty Jo was a loving and caring person, devoted wife, mother, sister and friend, always thinking of others first. To know Betty Jo was to love Betty Jo.

Betty was blessed with a large and loving family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters: Rosie and Mary Alvarez; brother: Richard Alvarez; niece: Jessica Lucas and nephew: David Michael Wright. She is survived by her son: Richard Carty; daughter: Michelle Long (C.J.); granddaughter: Heaven Wheatly and grandson: Alex Wheatly; sister: Gloria Chastain (Ricky); brother: Gilbert Alvarez; previous husband: Michael Long; nieces: Emily Chastain and Christina Perkins and great nephew: Jaxon Gildea.

Jesus knew you were in pain and fatigued, and no treatment was in sight, so he placed his love upon you and with a guiding light. He sent you peace and blessings, to help you on your way and never regret the life you lived, on this your passing day. We cherish the love and the time we shared; we know how much you really cared. Our Sadness real, our pain remains, as you go on to higher plains. You fly high now and forget all the pain and sorrow. Spend time with the family that is there.