Betsy Henson

Betsy Maudeen Henson, 78, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Born in Clayton, Georgia, to Earl and Myrtle Watts, Betsy grew up in a home filled with love and a large family. A proud graduate of Hiwassee Dam High School, she continued her education at Mars Hill College. Betsy later built a distinguished 20-year career in real estate, earning the respect of colleagues and clients alike as a talented agent and appraiser. Her passion for the housing industry was matched only by the joy she found in connecting with others.

Betsy will be remembered for her adventurous spirit and vibrant personality. She loved traveling, antiquing, and, most of all, creating special memories with her devoted family and many dear friends. Her sweet disposition, kind heart, and deep love for animals left a lasting impression on everyone she met.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Myrtle Watts; her brothers, Bill, Jesse Fred, James Arthur, and Jerry; and her beloved twin daughters, Christine and Pamela.

Betsy is survived by her loving children: her daughter, Kim Burnett, and her son, Jeremy Henson (wife Karoline). She also leaves behind her cherished sisters: Comell Moore, Susie Holmberg, and Deborah Crimmings (husband Jack) and brother John Watts (wife Somchit). Her legacy continues through her grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Jake Jones, Meredith Payage (children Judith and Noah), Nathaniel Burnett, and Findley and Bridgett Henson. Betsy also leaves behind numerous beloved nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. Her family will carry forward her zest for life and her unwavering dedication to family, ensuring her spirit lives on in their hearts and actions.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Betsy’s life with a visitation on Friday, March 14, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, at McDonald and Son Funeral Home in Cumming, Georgia. A funeral service will follow on Saturday, March 15, at 10:00 AM, at the same location. A burial at the Watts Family plot in Tiger, Georgia will on Monday afternoon at 1:00.

Betsy will be deeply missed, but her memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. Her kind heart, sense of adventure, and unwavering love for family and friends will forever be her legacy.