Elizabeth Belle Wilson/Yezzi/Brenner

ELIZABETH BELLE BRENNER (Age 88)

Betty passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025 in Burke, VA. Betty was born on October 7, 1936 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Kenneth and Noreen Wilson. She attended Edinboro State Teachers College where she met and married Col. R.C. (Red) Yezzi USMC (Ret/deceased). Together through a 28-year Marine Corps. career they raised three children. During this time Betty relocated her family to 18 homes and children into 12 different schools effortlessly. Upon settling in Northern VA., she began a 20-year career as the "Clinic Aide" at Kings Park Elementary school touching the lives of a generation of children with her warm and caring touch and smile.

She met and married Capt. Leroy Brenner USN (Ret/deceased) in 1987 and they found their love for country dance. Betty became known as the "Hootn' Nanny Granny" and the nickname of "Hoot" was born. After the death of her husband in 1988 she found a new love in travel and traveled the world with dear friends and the Shillelagh Group of Vienna for over 25 years.

Betty is survived by 3 children Richard/Libby Yezzi, Cheri/Alan Kendall, John Yezzi and daughter-in-law Jill Yezzi; 11 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. We were all blessed by her generosity, grace and beautiful blue eyes and wish her the peace she deserves. A private cremation is planned with a Celebration of Life to be announced.