Betty Anne Poston Colbert passed away in Leesburg, Virginia on March 31, 2025. She was 94. Born at home in Bluemont on January 18, 1931, Betty was the only child of Joseph Franklin Poston and Maude Ellen Manuel Poston.
Betty grew up in Bluemont and was raised by her maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Lee Poston. From ages 14 to 91, Betty lived in the same house. After graduation from Lincoln high School she married Robert Colbert, known to all as Sonny. Theirs was a marriage that would last 76 years.
Betty worked at a variety of jobs after high school. She was a telephone operator, a bookkeeper and a store clerk. She began a long career with the Federal Government working on Mount Weather for the Bureau of Mines. She later worked for the Corps of Engineers and finally, FEMA.
She was a devoted member of the Bluemont United Methodist Church, serving in many leadership roles. She served as a member of the church council, an adult Sunday School teacher and on the Altar Guild. She volunteered for many years at The Bluemont Fair. Living in Bluemont was a joy to her.
Betty’s guilty pleasures included enjoying cooking shows, watching The Young and the Restless and listening to Bluegrass music. She was a devoted mother and wife, always putting her family first. Being a friend of Betty’s was a powerful, true gift. She was known for her accurate memory, sharp wit and was a talented home cook.
Betty is survived by her husband Sonny, daughter Willa Kiser and son-in-law Cecil Kiser. She leaves many friends and family to cherish her memory.