Betty J. Blissit

Betty J Blissit, 93 of Evans, Georgia passed away September 23, 2017. Betty was born on September 26, 1923 in Augusta, Georgia to John Pierce Johnson and Emma Clark Johnson. Her family later moved to North Augusta and she graduated from high school there. She graduated from Duke University with a degree in Medical Technology. Betty and her former husband, James A Blissit lived in Atlanta, Georgia for 24 years where they raised their 3 children. They moved to Augusta, Georgia in 1968. Betty was a member of First Baptist Church of Augusta, PEO Sisterhood, charter member of Palette & Porcelain Artists Association, Augusta Genealogy Society and Senior Friends. Betty moved to Brandon Wilde Retirement Community in Evans, Georgia in 1998.
Betty is survived by daughter, Patricia Larkins (David) and son, James Blissit, Jr. (Olga). Her daughter, Barbara Blissit, passed away in 1997. She is also survived by six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Augusta, 3500 Walton Way Ext, Augusta, GA 30909 or to Brandon Wilde Employees Appreciation Fund, 4275 Owens Road,Evans, GA30809. The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff at Brandon Wilde and to Trinity Hospice for making her final days as
comfortable as possible. No service will be held.