Betty J. Simpson Dillard; 82; of Northern Cambria; formerly of Belle Vernon; departed this life Sept. 24; 2009; in Conemaugh Hospital in Johnstown. Born Feb. 2; 1927; in Belle Vernon; she was a daughter of the late Nelson and Josephine Batch Simpson. Betty was an avid homemaker and loyal member of Speer Street A.M.E. Church. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her devoted husband; John Jack R. Dillard Sr.; eight brothers: James; Lawrence; Nelson; Robert; Louis; Henry; Keith and Dale Simpson; and two sisters; Hazel Simpson Chilton; and Ethel Simpson Chilton. Betty is survived by two sons; John R. (Michelle) Dillard Jr. of Powell; Ohio; and Kimberly V. Dillard of Northern Cambria; one grandson; Shawn Dillard of York; and three granddaughters; Stacy Dillard of Dublin; Ohio; Ruby Dillard of Zanesville; Ohio; and Melissa Dillard of Northern Cambria; one sister; Velma Frazier of Belle Vernon; several great-grandchildren; a host of nieces; nephews and friends. A private service will be held Saturday; Sept. 26; at 10 a.m. in the Belle Vernon Cemetery chapel; 1000 Broad Ave; Belle Vernon. Arrangements have been entrusted to BEVERLY C. DRAPER FUNERAL HOME INC.; 608 Sixth Street; Monessen; (724) 684-6242.