Betty Ann Henry, 80, of Fogelsville, Allentown, Hummelstown and Hazleton died Nov. 30, 2020, in her home surrounded by her loving family.

She and her late husband, James Joseph Henry III, were married 52 years.

Born Dec. 19, 1939, in Gibbstown, N.J., where she resided until 1962, she was a daughter of the late James V. and Elizabeth (Underwood) Giammarino.

She graduated from Paulsboro High School, Class of 1958; Villanova University with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing, Class of 1961; and Scranton University with a Master of Science degree in human resources, Class of 1989.

She retired from Sacred Heart Hospital in 1999 after 20 years, having served in various capacities.

She also was a head nurse at the VA Hospital, Wilmington, Del.

She was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Church, Orefield, and previously St. Francis of Assisi, Allentown, and St. Michaels, Gibbstown.

She volunteered with various groups including St. Francis of Assisi Church, Boy Scout Troop 77, Lehigh, Keystone and Pocono Painters, and was an assistant Girl Scout Leader.

She served as editor of the Pocono Painters Newsletter and the Applewood Applecore; editor and treasurer of the Lehigh Valley Decorative Painters and chairwoman of the Applewood Boutique.

She was an avid bridge player, bowler and loved crossword puzzles.

Some of her happiest moments were watching her children and grandchildren play sports, as well as meeting Jay Wright at her 50-year Villanova University alumni reunion.

Her favorite spots to visit with her husband and family were the beach and Leaser Lake.

Her survivors include sons Lt. Cmdr. (Ret) James IV and his wife, Kathy Henry, of Virginia Beach, Va., John and his wife, Tracy Henry, of York; daughter Mary Beth McMenamin of Fogelsville; sister Polly C. and her husband, George Huff, of Mays Landing, N.J.; grandchildren Lee, Lisa, Joshua, Jessica, Nicholas, Daniel, and Jacob; great-grandson, Brantley; sister-in-law Judith Henry of Oxford; son-in-law, Matthew McMenamin of Bally; and many close nieces and nephews who were very special to her.

She was predeceased by her siblings James A. Giammarino and Mary J. “Chick” Cieri.

Contributions may be made to Lehigh Valley Hospice, 2024 Lehigh St., Suite 100, Allentown, PA 18103.

Arrangements made by Stephens Funeral Home Inc., Allentown.