Elizabeth (Bettie) K. McMullen, age 87, of Port Orange, Florida passed away after a long illness on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Bettie was born in Aberdeen, Maryland to the late William and Madeline Krouse. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her loving husband of over 50 years, Joseph C. McMullen. And her grandson Timothy J. Kilcarr. She is also predeceased by her domestic partner, in her later years, George Parker.  Bettie is survived by her children, Michael (Donna) of Leesburg, VA, Sharon (Bob) Kilcarr of Nanuet, New York, David (Anne) McMullen of Saratoga Springs, NY, and Edithanne (Joseph) DeSieno of Hampton, GA. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 7 great-children. Also, her domestic partners daughter and close friend of the family Dena (Mike) Winant of Debary Florida.  Bettie was a home maker for several years raising 4 children and then transitioned to Gas Turbine/Generator Engineering document specialist. She retired from General Electric after 20 years of service at General Electric Power Systems.  In Bettie’s retirement, she and her husband enjoyed ballroom dancing, and researching her family’s genealogy. She continued to expand on the family lineage, going back many generations and enjoyed helping others in their own ancestral searches. In addition to the above, Bettie took great pride in participating in the Sugar Mill chapter of The Daughters of the American Revolution. During her membership, she served as Regent for the chapter, representing the organization at regional and national gatherings.  She spent the last 4 years as a resident at Countryside Lakes ALF in Port Orange, Florida where she made friends easily, enjoyed her meal partners and was known for her love of Rock and Roll music, often blaring it from her apartment with the door open.  Bettie also was an avid reader of mysteries and historical books, Crafting, and crocheting. Bettie will be remembered for her generosity of spirit and her wonderful smile and laughter.  

A memorial service is planned for 3:00 on December 6th 2026 at her residence Countryside Assisted Living 941 Village Trail Blvd., Port Orange, Florida. Donations in her name can be made to Sugar Mill Chapter NSDAR C/O Gail Rysso 180 Bermuda Petrel Court, Daytona Beach, Florida 32119. Noting the donation is for the Bettie McMullen scholarship fund.