It is with very sad hearts that we announce the passing of Lucille Marie Bettie, 73, of Warne, N.C. God called Lucille home on Aug. 31, 2021.
She was born in Yonkers, N.Y. to the late Arthur and Helen Mirandi, but grew up in Boca Raton, Fla. Later in life she relocated to Warne to be close to her parents when they were at their mountain home during the summer months.
She is survived by husband, Dale Bettie; two daughters, Tammy Borchardt and Tricia (Brian) McFadden; two brothers, Arthur (Susie) Mirandi and John Mirandi; a sister, Marianne Skiera; two granddaughters, Samantha and Summer Borchardt; nieces, Christina, Shelly, Madison, Mackenzie and Cassidi; nephews, Mikey, Brent and Matthew and several great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Erik Borchardt.
Lucille worked for many years in local restaurants, Brasstown Valley Resort, Sherdan’s, McDonald’s, Rib Country and Mariolino’s just to name a few.
Being the social butterfly that she was, these jobs allowed her to get to know almost everyone in town. It has been said that Lucille never met a stranger, she would talk to anyone and everyone, young or old and even pets. When she wasn’t working, she missed out on talking to and meeting new people which led her to selling her handmade jewelry and quilts at local festivals; the Punkin’ Chunkin’ being one of her favorites. The only thing Lucille enjoyed more than crafting was shopping, even if it was just the local Ingles, she knew she could find someone to visit with.
There is a famous poem titled “The Dash” by Linda Ellis. This poem reminds us that it is not the birth and death dates that are most important when remembering a loved one who has passed but rather what they did and who they were in between those dates. It is the dash that matters. Lucille used her dash to make sure that those she loved knew how much they meant to her. Family was at the top of the list; the center of her being. She loved her daughters unconditionally and agree or disagree she always gave them her full support and love.
Even more so, she absolutely adored her granddaughters, Samantha and Summer whom she enjoyed showering with attention, love and lots of gifts. It was not at all unusual to see her around town with at least one of her granddaughters or daughters by her side. Because of her love of people, she was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed help. She enjoyed helping out at A Unique Boutique and Just Stichin’ the local quilt shop. She never missed the opportunity to give gifts to a new baby or holiday gifts to many children in the area. She was a member of the Catalyst Church in Hayesville and was overly excited to help out with the youngest children during the most recent Vacation Bible School.
While we take the time to remember Lucille, her family has asked that we remember her in one specific way: Make your dash matter. Think of her and the good times you shared with her and in her honor, think of your dash and how you will use it.
Memorial services were held on Saturday, Sept. 4 at the Catalyst Church with Rev. Brandon Matheson officiating. Lucille’s closest family will hold a Celebration of Life at a later date for her many friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Local Humane Society or the Children’s Home in Hayesville.