Betty Charles Gould

Betty Charles Gould (née Johnson), Age 81, of West Palm Beach, FL, passed away on August 10, 2024.

Betty was born December 5, 1943, in Knoxville, TN, the daughter of Dudley and Freddie L. (née Lamb) Johnson, founders of Johnson Logging Company in Easton, MD.Betty graduated from Calvert County High School. Bettys adventurous spirit saw her living all over the East Coast. From Western Shore Maryland to Washington DC, from Detroit Michigan to West Virginia and from Eastern Shore Maryland to West Palm Beach Florida. She married and had two children and 2 grandchildren.

Betty worked in several professions, and she excelled in most but lived in the moment and made friends that lasted a lifetime wherever she worked. From senior centers in a big city to a snack bar in a little mountain town, to her family’s logging business, to the owner of a boutique. She enjoyed every minute and squeezed every moment out of life. Later she worked at a bank in Easton, MD as a Bank officer. After moving from Maryland to West Palm Beach, Betty stayed in Banking in West Palm Beach. She became a Vice President of Operations and would retire in 2018.

Betty was active in her community, and her commitment to helping others was a lifelongpassion. Throughout the years, Betty volunteered with many organizations, including a battered women’s shelter and the American Red Cross. Betty also served on the board of the Palm Beach House.

A loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Betty was an adventurous spirit, who loved to travel and had a wonderful sense of humor. She enjoyed many trips with her family and friends, and always came home with a funny story and fond memories to share. Her strength, independence, and sense of justice were, and will always be, an inspiration to those that knew her. Energetic, bright, and always willing to help, Betty had a kind heart and a beautiful spirit. She will be greatly missed by all.

Remaining to cherish Betty’s memory are her children, her sister, Claudette J. Howlin (Bobby) of Grasonville, MD, Colleen Richter and partner Sean Hicks and Brian Gould and his fiancée Amanda Weir; grandchildren, Christopher Gould and Madeleine Gould (Colton);; as well as several nieces and nephews. Preceding Betty in death are her parents, Dudley R. and Freddie (Lamb) Johnson and brothers,Fred H. Johnson and D. Pat Johnson.