Mary E. "Betty" Burch Scalo

July 31, 1937 - February 4, 2021

Mary E. “Betty” Burch Scalo, 83, of Louisville, passed away on February 4, 2021. Betty was a loving sister to her brothers and a loving aunt to her many nieces and nephews. She was born on July 31, 1937 in Louisville and was the daughter of the late Thomas J. Burch and Lillian May Huen Burch. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband Louis Scalo; brothers Jerry and Robert Burch; sister-in-law Barbara Burch and her great nieces, Cassie and Molly Rose. Betty attended St. Peter’s Elementary School and Ursuline Academy. She loved to travel, play cards, go to church picnics and spend time with her family and friends. She also loved her dogs. Betty was a retired social worker with the Jefferson County Family Court with 30 years service. She was a strong supporter and U of L sports. Betty loved her Volkswagen “Beatles” and once held the “title” for getting the most nieces and nephews (17) in said Beatle to go get ice cream. She was the “go to” aunt if you needed anything, and everyone should have one like her. Lou, her husband, was the love of her life. They went everywhere together and were totally in separable. Betty is survived by and will be deeply missed by her brother, State Representative Thomas Burch (Patty); sisters-in-law, Kathleen Burch and Georgie Burch; numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, February 9th at Ratterman and Sons, 3800 Bardstown Road. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Calvary Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to Day Spring. Online condolences may be shared at www.ratterman.com.