Betty Irene Golden, age 85, a resident of Union Rd. Philippi passed away Saturday April 30, 2016 at her residence. She was born August 25, 1930 in Philippi a daughter of the late Merl C. and Virginia M. (Woodley) Golden. Surviving is three children, Richard L. Pedersen and wife Jackie of Chesterfield, VA John Michael Pedersen of Newport Richey, FL. Dorothy Irene Rexroad of Moorefield Five brothers; Merl Jr. “Buzz” Golden Robert Golden Danny Golden Benjamin “Benny” Golden Carl Golden 8 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild Betty was preceded in death by daughter Pamela I. Shriver, brother Harry Golden, sister Gloria Dean Betty worked as an in-home care provider; she was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary in Grafton. Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Tuesday May 3, from 6-8 pm and on Wednesday May 4, from 8- 11 am the service hour. Interment will follow in the Barbour Memorial Cemetery.