Elizabeth A. Dunkerton

Elizabeth Anne (Betsy) Dunkerton entered heaven on June 4, 2026, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, where she had resided for the past year. Previously, she was a long-time resident of Wintergreen/Nellysford, Virginia. Betsy was born on July 10, 1955, in Bronxville, New York, and grew up in Briarcliff Manor, New York. She attended Wheaton College in Illinois, graduating in 1977 with a degree in music education. Music remained a vital thread throughout her life. Her early career began with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association in Minnesota, after which she returned to Briarcliff Manor to work for an advertising firm in New York City. During those years, she was an active member of the Community Bible Church of Ossining, New York. In 1983, Betsy moved to Wintergreen, Virginia, where she joined the marketing team at Wintergreen Resort. Throughout her 37-year tenure, she served in various capacities, including marketing director, and eventually retired in 2020. Betsy was also a dedicated member of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Charlottesville, where she shared her gift of piano playing. She found great joy in accompanying the choir, and her fellow members became some of her closest friends. Beyond her musical talents, Betsy was a gifted cook, seamstress, and quilter. She lovingly created beautiful wedding cakes for her siblings, nieces, and nephews. Her Christmas cookies were legendary; she would fill dozens of large tins with a tempting variety of treats for family and friends. She also continued her mother’s tradition of hand-knitting personalized Christmas stockings for new members of the family, a treasure they will cherish forever. Betsy was predeceased by her father, Tom Dunkerton; her mother, Sherline; her brother, Peter; her aunt, Barbara; and her niece, Emily Dunkerton. She is survived by her sister, Robin Mentzer, and Robin’s husband Kip Mentzer of Riverton, CT; her brother, Rick Dunkerton, and Rick’s wife Paige of Taylorsville, MS; and her sister-in-law, Janine Dunkerton of Crozet, VA. “Aunt Betsy” deeply loved her many nieces, nephews and their spouses: Amy Jarvis (Russell) of Hartford, CT; Grace Rupe (Derek) of Emeryville, CA; Luke Mentzer (Sarah) of Chattanooga, TN; Lucy Burt (Sam) of Hanford, CA; Aubrey Schlup (Jason) of Newnan, GA; Jeremy Dunkerton (Sam) of Taylorsville, MS; Elise Harrell (Jake) of Benton, LA; Sarah Sizemore (Nate) of Palmetto, GA; Hannah Stoker (Clarke) of Gulfport, MS; Thomas Dunkerton (Jaclyn) of Soso, MS; Joanna Stephenson (Brayden) of Calhoun, MS; Kate Dunkerton of Taylorsville, MS; and Daniel Dunkerton of Crozet, VA. “Great Aunt Betsy” also cherished her 25 great-nieces and great-nephews. Betsy’s steadfast faith in her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, was the cornerstone of her life, providing her with profound hope and peace. She leaves behind a legacy of love, generosity, kindness, and faith that will continue to guide all who knew her. She will be deeply missed and forever treasured. A graveside burial service will be held on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Hebron Cemetery in Mississippi. The family is planning a memorial service to be held near Wintergreen, Virginia, later this summer. To view or sign the online guest book, visit www.memorychapellaurel.com.

Elizabeth A. Dunkerton

July 10, 1955 - June 4, 2026