Anna Marie Betters, 78, of Wilmington, passed away Monday, Oct. 20 at Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid. Anna Marie was born Nov. 5, 1946 in Keene Valley, the daughter of Milton and Ellouise H. (Hagene) Betters.

She was raised and lived in Wilmington. Anna graduated from Lake Placid High School, Class of 1965. She worked at Santa’s Workshop in Wilmington for more than 30 years. Her second career was working at Whiteface Mountain Ski Center selling tickets and working in the main office. Her third career was a receptionist at the healthcare offices in Keene and Lake Placid New York. Mom’s favorite pastime was to visit family and friends and help them out if she could. She loved to create flower gardens and Christmas arrangements. She also loved to go for car rides, thrifting and visiting yard sales.

Anna Marie is survived by her daughter Michelle Covey and her son-in-law Phil Covey; her grandchildren Kane and Sarah Covey; her brother and sister-in-law Frederick and Deborah Betters; her nieces Jennifer Betters, Daniel Almanza, Samantha and Trevor Ano; great nephews Ethan and Jacob Ano; nephews Timothy Saltmarsh, David Saltmarsh and great nephew Max Saltmarsh; and several cousins. Anna Marie was predeceased by her parents Milton and Ellouise H. Betters, and sister and brother-in-law Mary and Gary Saltmarsh.

Mom is dearly loved and will be missed. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Wilmington Fire and Rescue Squad, 1197 Haselton Road, Wilmington, NY 12997.

There are no calling hours. A private family graveside service will be held at Haselton Cemetery. The M. B. Clark, Inc., Funeral Home in Lake Placid is in charge of arrangements. Please visit www.mbclarkfuneralhome.com to share a memory or leave condolences. Cards may be sent to Anna Marie Betters, PO Box 222, Wilmington, NY 12997.