Betty Lovell Piersol

Betty Piersol, age 88, of Venice, Florida passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday June 10, 2025, in Meridian Mississippi. She was born in White Lake, WI on January 29, 1937 the daughter of Ruben and Beth Eldridge.

Betty grew up in Zion, IL but had a passion for travel and having as much fun as possible. In 1958, she married Frank Maxwell and thru his job they lived in Africa and Brazil. She loved Africa but stated that she didn't like Brazil because no-one spoke English

Betty was an entrepreneur and opened and operated a hair salon in Zion, IL for more than 20 years. When her parents moved to Nokomis, FL, her father was diagnosed with mesothelioma so she relocated to be with her mother and eventually opened a hair salon in Laural, FL and a mobile phone store in Nokomis, FL which was before everyone had cell phones.

Betty is survived by her sister, Regina "Jeani" K Maxwell; stepsons, Christopher and Michael Piersol; step-grandchildren, Hayley, Gavin, Jackson, Peighton and Dechlan; her nephews, Terry Howell and Greg Michna; her nieces, Debi Bundy, Crystal Richardson, Shari Murphy, Jill Leonard and Tammy Robbins.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Skip Piersol; her son, Rick Maxwell; brother, Rodney Eldridge; sisters, Patricia "Patty" Berkley and Bonnie Michna; brothers-in-law, Tom Michna and Donald Maxwell; and her nephew, Steven Maxwell.

The family is honoring Betty and Skip's wishes, she will be cremated and Betty and Skip's ashes will be scattered together at sea at a later date.

Little did we know that morning,

God was going to call your name.

In life we loved you dearly,

in death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you,

but you did not go alone.

For part of us went with you,

the day God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories,

your love is still our guide.

And though we cannot see you,

you are always by our side.

Our family chain is broken,

and nothing seems the same.

But as God calls up one by one,

the chain will link again.

Author Unknown