Betty L. Breasure Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Betty L. Breasure, 89, of Laurel, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 25, 1933 in Pittsville, Maryland, a daughter of the late Thelma Hamblen Dunston and Oscar Dunston. Betty was a longtime member of Pittsville Full Gospel. She was the cornerstone of her family, always loving, strong and independent. Betty previously worked at the Railroad Cafe in Delmar and also as a parking lot attendant at the Salisbury Airport. She was a member of the Moose Lodge in Salisbury, the Kiwanis Club and the American Legion. She is survived by her children, Sylvia Pruitt (Virgil), Sandy Hopkins, and Oscar Dunston; step-daughter, Sherry Dukes (Mike); brother, Chuck Dunston (Joyce); grandchildren, Christina Wolfe (Elwood), Ashley Choi (Min), Mike Dunston, and Robbie Nicholson; great-grandchildren, Alexis Pruitt, Braden Furniss, Trinity Furniss, Larissa Furniss, and Justice Furniss; and many more grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and her special cat “Muffin.” In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Breasure; sons, Ernest Nicholson and Vernon Nicholson; step-children, Darlene Hazel, Mickey Nicholson, and Kenny Nicholson; brothers, Jack Dunston and Frank Dunston; and a sister, Dorothy Dunston. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 12:00 to 1:00 pm on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Short Funeral Home in Delmar. A graveside will follow at 1:30 at Springhill Memory Gardens in Hebron. Pastor Linda Lane will officiate. Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home in Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.

Betty L. Breasure

January 25, 1933 - August 2, 2022