Elizabeth “Beth” Ann Pettrey

Elizabeth “Beth” Ann Pettrey passed Friday, April 17, 2020 morning at the unexpected age of 67. She was born November 24, 1952 in Logan, WV to James and Rose Brafford. She moved to Roanoke in 1970 to attend National Business College. Beth was married February 10, 1973 to Alvin Earl Pettrey.

Beth is survived by her husband and two children: Jason Matthew Pettrey and Jessica Lauren Kosmann. Jason and his wife Katie are located in Baton Rogue, LA with their two children Abigail and Nathan. Jessica and her husband Sean, located in Salem, VA with their child; Logan. Since Logan’s birth she has done everything she can to be involved in Logan’s life and spend time with him including watching him during the work days as needed.

Beth’s career included time at Virginia Western Community College, Salem High School and eventually working directly at the Salem City School Board office.

When Beth was not spending time with her family she was active in the community, spending time with her friends in the Agape Connect Group of First Baptist Church or hosting ‘Chat and Chew’ parties and was known for constantly spending time with her close friends.

Beth’s hobbies included quilting and sewing projects, as well as spending time in her flower gardens at home. When she wasn’t out in the community enriching people’s lives, she was working on her yard or helping her daughter at her first house.

Services to honor Mrs. Pettrey's life will be conducted on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at 2 pm. Friends and family are welcome to join, via live stream, by visiting www.johnmoakey.com on the day of service.

Expressions of sympathy may be expressed by visiting www.johnmoakey.com.