Betty Ann Finneran, 92, started 9-hole golf group
November 23, 2023
Betty Ann Finneran, a former River Club resident, died Nov. 20 in Hamilton, N.J., surrounded by her family. She was 92 and had been living in Cary, N.C.
She was born on Aug. 19, 1931, in New York City, the daughter of James and Anne Wymbs. She graduated from Cathedral High School and the College of New Rochelle, where she majored in mathematics. She worked as an actuary at Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. She married Peter Finneran on April 24, 1954.
Betty Ann and Pete retired to Pawleys Island, where they were parishioners of Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church and participated in many social and community events.
Mrs. Finneran enjoyed her friends and was the founder of the River Club Ladies Nine-Holers golfing group.
She volunteered at the St. Cyprian’s Outreach Center in Georgetown with one of her closest friends, Rifi Schweder.
Mrs. Finneran was remembered for her commitment to her family, her kindness, compassion, thoughtfulness, patience and devotion to God.
She is survived by her children, Trish Dolan (Jim) and Claire Ferrara (Jimmy); her grandchildren, Eric Ferrara, Megan Ferrara Harkness, Stephanie Dolan Kingsley and Mackenzie Dolan Valente; her great-grandchildren, Kennedy and Maddox Ferrara, and Cole and Sadie Ferrara Harkness.
In addition to her husband, her son, Stephen, died before her as did her brother, Donald Wymbs, and her sister, Patricia Wymbs Leiper.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church, 1633 Waverly Rd., Pawleys Island, SC 29585 or the cystic fibrosis foundation at cff.org/donate.
