In 1971 Betty was invited to participate in a handbell choir. Being naive about this form of music at the time, she asked, “What’s a handbell?” She quickly developed a love for playing them. Having been provided with the gift of a set of Choirchimes in 1986, she taught herself to solo then made arrangements to play in a few nursing homes. Little did she realize at this time that it would grow into a ministry that now spans the globe. She has started and conducted a number of Handbell and Chime choirs and was the co-coordinator for an international handbell convention for several years in the early 1990’s.

As a result of her writing and music, she has received numerous “Certificates of Appreciation” and is listed in the International Biographical Centre’s Outstanding Musicians of the 20th Century. She has been listed in several categories of Marquis Who’s Who including in America and the World for many years. She is a member of ASCAP.

Betty served as a Youth Missionary and has been active within the church since early childhood. In addition to her music, she is an accountant as well as the author of several published books and short stories. She is a caring person with a passion for touching the lives of others.