Robbie Lynn Bettis, age 68, of Hoschton, GA passed away Monday, April 13, 2020. Robbie Lynn Bettis is a third generation Hoschtonian. She has a Masters Degree in Marketing Education from the University of Georgia and was an educator on the secondary and post secondary level for 30 years. As a club adviser she guided numerous local, state, and national winners in marketing and management competitive events. Mrs. Bettis has received many awards including the 2001 Georgia Delta Epsilon Chi Adviser of the Year, twice the Lanier Technical College Educator of the year, and was honored as the 1979 Georgia Educator of year. After retiring from the education field, Mrs. Bettis and her husband Fred pursued their second career in the antique industry. They own three antique shops in Hoschton and Braselton. They still reside in Hoschton where they are very active in community events; and watch the old pass away in the name of progress. Survivors include husband Fred Bettis; son Ryan Langford of Hoschton, Greg Bettis and wife Candace of Temple; Daughters Lisa York and husband Kevin of Mt. Airy, Julie Grindle and husband Roger of Pendergrass, Amy Woods and husband Ron of Gillesville, Michelle Bettis of Braselton; 13 grandchildren and host of other relatives. Memorial service will be held 7:00 PM, Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Ricky Thrasher is officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service Saturday, August 1, 2020 at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.
Ms. Bettis was my marketing professor at Gainesville College. I had the privilege of traveling with her and competing in Delta Epsilon Chi across the nation. After a few years in the business world, I started teaching marketing and became a DECA advisor.
When a person looks back, they can see when people came into their lives and made an impact that resulted in directing them to where they are today. Ms. Bettis is just such a person for me. Ms. Bettis was such a wonderful influence in my life. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. She was an amazing woman.