Bette Faye Rightor of East Quogue died on February 9. She was 90.
Born in Dayton, Ohio, on February 28, 1925, she was the daughter of McKinley Edwards and Betty (Wilson) Edwards. She graduated from Flushing High School and attended a year at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Manhattan.
She had a lifelong love of the game of bridge and for many years was director of the Shinecock Bridge Club; she started the club with her friend Linda Ward and continued to direct games for 40 years. Along the way, she taught bridge to many players.
Ms. Rightor enjoyed tennis, golf and the beach. She was a member of the Surf Club of Quogue for 65 years. She enjoyed games and was a voracious reader, passionate about cooking and always searching for excellent recipes. Survivors said she loved her dogs and cats.
She was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Nicholas H. Rightor III. She is survived by daughters, Linda McDaniel and husband William, and Paula Welch and husband Robert; and grandchildren, Paul McDaniel and wife Laura, Trevor McDaniel and wife Sarah and Vanessa Mothes and husband Richard; and great-grandchildren, Maddie and Maren McDaniel and Caleb McDaniel. She is also survived by her friend, Elfrida von Nardroff.
Visitation was February 12 at Follett & Werner Funeral Home in Westhampton Beach. A funeral service was held there on February 13, followed by interment at Oakwood Cemetery in East Quogue.
Memorial donations may be made to the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons, arfhamptons.org.
on Feb 15, 2016