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Betty-Jane Twiss

Betty was born in Somers Point and raised on a farm in Batsto. Her early education was in a one room schoolhouse, and she graduated from Hammonton High. She would later move to Camden and work at Whitman Candy but she yearned to see the world. She’d get that chance after she enlisted in the army. In 1962 she settled in the town of Swedesboro. From 1975 to 2010 she owned and operated the Liquor Barn in Gloucester with her husband Will. She also retired from Kingsway as a school bus driver. She bowled at Woodstown Lanes since the 60’s. Earlier years found her on a league team and she was the first female to roll a 250. Quiet times were for reading: Betty always had a book in her hand; if they were any good, she finished them in a day, reading day and night. If her T.V. was on, she’d be checking out the Game Show Channel and Dr. Phil.
One of her earlier jobs was working the counter at Jim-El’s News Agency. A handsome guy named Will would pop in quite often, buying lots of unnecessary things before he got up the courage to ask her out. She and the late Will shared a 32-year marriage. She is survived by her son, Clinton (June) Proffitt, stepsons, Steven and Lewis Twiss, daughter-in-law, Joan Twiss; four grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Come celebrate 95 great years Wednesday August 28th, 11 a.m. at Lake Park Cemetery, Swedesboro.