Betty L. Beaumont

Betty L. Beaumont of Georgetown, formerly of Wilmington, DE, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford, DE. She was 81.

Betty was born in Wilmington, DE the daughter of the late, Willis and Betty (Parrett) Burris. Betty attended Crossroads Community Church in Georgetown. She was very involved with her family. Betty enjoyed crafts, baking, fishing and crabbing out on the boat, watching birds and taking care of the animals the kids brought home, traveling in the mountains.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John C. Beaumont; former husband, Woody Dougherty; and a son, George Dougherty.

She is survived by two sons, Jay Dougherty (Krissy) of Middletown; Willis Dougherty (Lisa Fisher) of Millsboro; and a daughter, Christina Littleton (Sherman) of Georgetown; daughter-in-law, Stacey Dougherty of Newark; sister, Florence Brockway (Joe); and brother, Willis Burris (Sue); several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A time of visitation will be held from 10am to 12pm on Friday, November 13, 2026 in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 609 East Market Street, Georgetown, DE.  A funeral service will immediately follow, with an entombment at Henlopen Park Cemetery in Milton, DE.

Services in the care of Short Funeral Services in Georgetown, DE.  Online condolences may be shared to the family at: www.shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com