Betty Jo Steele Anderson, 81, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C.
Betty was born August 12, 1943, and was the daughter of the late Clifford P. Steele and Virginia Thompson Steele. She was a graduate of Statesville High School and Meredith College. She worked for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools and taught at Providence Day School and Granger High School. She was a member of Broad Street United Methodist. Her acquaintances knew her as Aunt Betty, BJ, or just Betty Jo. Betty enjoyed yard work, she loved the beach and the Panthers. She enjoyed being a tour director to Europe every summer with high school kids.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara S. Tsumas, and great niece, Abigail Grace Tsumas.
Those left to cherish her memory are nephew, Harry M. Tsumas (Ellen); niece, Harriet T. Tsitouris (Steve); great niece, Anna T. Gordon (Zach) and their children, Emma Rose, Charlotte, and Ellis; great niece, English T. Blanton (Charlie) and their children, Tatum and Angela Jane; great nephew, Dustin Crawford (Lauren) and their children, River Jean and Banks, and Dylan Crawford (Haley) and their children, Waylon and Tatum; brother-in-law, Harry L. Tsumas.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, January 14, at 2 p.m. at Broad Street United Methodist Church. The family will visit with friends following the service.
Troutman Funeral Home is serving the family.
She was my cvs customer on river hwy in mooresville. She gave me a wedding present. Now when I use it I will always think of her. She will be missed.
April Mathes
She was so kind! Just an incredible person!
So sorry to hear of Betty Jo’s passing. I first met her when I moved to Charlotte NC and we lived in the apppartments . We had fun going to the pool when my daughter Debbie was around 2 years old . Love ❤️ u Betty Jo I know you are with the angels.