Betty A. Barr (nee Sims) passed away on July 16, 2026, after battling early on set dementia and Alzheimer's. She was 66 years old.

Betty is survived by her husband of over 40 years, Clifford C. Barr, Jr. and daughter Amanda L. Barr, sister Patricia Sims, brother Benjamin Sims and wife Linda, and cousins Lisa DelRossi, Nina Tuller and Lex DelRossi. She was also a loving aunt to many nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers Albert Sims, Jr and James Sims, along with her father, Albert Sims, Sr. and her mother, Roberta Sims, who died of the same illness.

Betty taught high school special education for 25 years. She taught at Cumberland Regional High School and subsequently at Kingsway Regional High School, from where she retired in 2014. Practicing patience, understanding and compassion were her trademark, working with thousands of students over the years.

Betty had a do-it-yourself mentality. She enjoyed many hobbies, including wood working, home remodeling, crocheting, knitting, needlepoint, along with other arts and crafts activities. She enjoyed the outdoors. Her and Cliff enjoyed fishing, kayaking and camping throughout the years.

All who were touched by Betty's life are invited to Barr Funeral Home on Monday, July 27, 2026, where from 10am-11:30am, guests can gather to view photos and pay their respects, with a short service honoring Betty's life to begin at 11:30am. Donations may be made to The Alzheimer's Foundation at  https://alzfdn.org/donate/