Elizabeth "Betsy" Ann Holsinger
Elizabeth Ann (Betsy) Holsinger passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 20th after a brief battle with cancer.
She was born November 27, 1956, to Donald R. and Elizabeth M. Holsinger in Columbus, Ohio. Betsy graduated from Martinsville High School in 1976. She then moved to Richmond, VA and began her career as a property manager for an apartment complex. She soon flourished in this field, going from a smaller complex to much larger ones in Raleigh, Northern Virginia and then Annapolis, Maryland area.
Betsy moved back to Martinsville in 2010, to help with the family-owned Stratford Square Apartment complex and enjoy the slower paced lifestyle Martinsville has to offer. She attended Averett University where she received her degree in Real Estate Management and an accounting degree.
Betsy was a devoted member of First United Methodist Church, spending numerous hours of helping with the food pantry, puppets, etc. She was a member of the Martinsville Kawanis club and the Wednesday Book Club.
Betsy loved to travel and enjoyed numerous travels with friends and family. Betsy was devoted to her family and loved, in recent years playing cards with her mother and friends.
Betsy is preceded in death by her father, Donald Rider Holsinger; sister, Laura Jane Holsinger; and niece, Erin Katrina (Katie) Marsh. She is survived by her mother, Elizabeth M. (Betty) Holsinger; sister, Nancy H. Joyce (Tom); niece, Elizabeth A. (Liz) Marsh; several great-nieces and a great-nephew. She is also survived by several extended family members.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SPCA of Martinsville-Henry County, 132 Joseph Martin Hwy., Martinsville, VA 24112 or to the donor's choice in honor of Betsy.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Chatmoss Country Club.
Norris Funeral Services, Inc & Crematory, Martinsville, is serving the Holsinger family. Online condolences can be made at www.norrisfuneral.com.