Betty Lotwis Foley Ackerman, 90, of Westover, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Mon General Hospital.
She was born in Morgantown on April 11, 1935, a daughter of the late William Francis Lotwis, Sr. and Nellie Douglas Lotwis.
She is survived by her husband of nearly 45 years, James Frank Ackerman; two daughters, Linda McMasters Harris (Allen) and Cynthia Foley Nevin (Bill); stepdaughter, Dr. Kelley Solomon (Alex); grandchildren, Kara McMasters McCall (Stephen), Jamie McMasters Sams (Chris), Connor Nevin, M.D. (Claire) and Ciara Nevin; step-grandson, Alex Solomon, Jr.; five great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, James “Skip” Foley; her brother, William “Bill” Francis Lotwis, Jr.; and her granddaughter, Kelly McMasters Barnett.
Betty spent 21 years as a hand decorator at Davis and Lynch Glass Factory as well as several years as a customer service representative at JCPenney.
Betty’s life was a true testament to the power of love, family, and faith. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, always putting others before herself and nurturing her family with care and compassion. She was a former member of Riverside Apostolic Church and later attended Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. Betty had a beautiful voice and enjoyed singing in the church choir.
Betty enjoyed line dancing, crocheting, quilt making, sewing, and painting. She was a member of the Westside Senior Center, Senior Shufflers line dancing group, and Red Hat Society.
Friends may gather at McCulla Funeral Home on Sunday, November 16, from 2 to 5 p.m., and again on Monday, November 17, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. service with Pastors Allen and Jody Donham officiating. Interment will follow in East Oak Grove Cemetery.
Condolences may be extended to the family at www.McCulla.com
