Betsy Ann (Budd) Miller, age 82, died peacefully on November 8, 2026, at Hanover Hospital, surrounded by her family.
Born, in Hanover. Betsy lived a life defined by love, creativity, and devotion to the people around her. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Stephen, who shared her life, her laughter, and her home through more than half a century together. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Catherine Budd, and her sister, Nancy Heffron.
Betsy attended Shippensburg University and obtained her Undergraduate and Masters Degree in Education. She spent her entire career as a teacher in the Southwestern School District, as a Teacher and Reading Specialist where she touched the lives of countless students. Betsy was a gifted watercolor artist, finding beauty in color and light and sharing it through her paintings. She also treasured her time with friends at card club, where the laughter always mattered.
Above all, Betsy was devoted to her family. She is survived by her sons, Andrew (Lisa) and Michael (Amy), and her three beloved grandchildren, Finley, Jack, and Kate. She was their biggest fan and never missed a chance to cheer them on, whether at school events, dance recitals, sports games, or pageants. Her presence in the audience, and the pride on her face, will be remembered always.
Betsy leaves behind a family who loved her deeply and a community of friends, colleagues, and former students who were better for knowing her. Her kindness, her art, and her love for family and friends will live on in everyone she touched.