Bettyanne Bethea Twigg died on December 11, 2021 at the family farm in Twiggtown, Maryland. She was born in Cairo, IL, on September 11, 1931. She moved to New Orleans, LA, as a young girl and spent her childhood and young adulthood there. She attended Louisiana State University studying art. She was active in theatre and ballet and later other art forms including doll artistry, miniatures, and photography. She was a local radio personality and provided voice over talent for advertisements in New Orleans and later in Maryland for WBAL. Bettyanne married Dr. Homer Lee Twigg, Jr., in New Orleans, LA, in 1955. Together they raised six sons in Bethesda, MD: Homer Lee III (Nancy), Theodore Walter (Sabrina), Robert Linden (Regina), John Alexander (Kerry), Richard Damian (Joan), and Michael Oliver (Erika). Her children and grandchildren meant everything to her, and she was immensely proud of them. She leaves behind 19 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was predeceased by one grandson. Bettyanne was an internationally-renowned authority on antique dolls and their preservation. She joined the Dollology Club of Washington, DC, a United Federation of Doll Clubs (UFDC) affiliate in 1969 while she was raising her young family. She came to the club as a craftsman designing and selling ideas (which often included dolls created under the name "Elspeth"), to national publications serving women's interests. Her creativity, boundless energy, and interests were legendary in her field. Her myriad of contributions to UFDC were recognized first in 1987, followed by another award for Outstanding Contributions to the Doll World in 1990, and an unprecedented third such award in 2005. In 1990, at the height of its membership, Bettyanne stepped on the UFDC management ladder moving over the next ten years into the role of President of UFDC. Bettyanne not only served the doll-collecting community through her management capabilities, but her emphasis on preservation was nearest to her heart. Perhaps her most memorable contribution to the UFDC was the founding of their Museum, Library, and Archives in Kansas City. The facility was state of the art for its time and included a conservation facility. In consultation with The Smithsonian Institution conservation staff, she worked on developing a "do no harm" preservation technique for unskilled collectors who wished to stabilize their dolls. She wrote a series of articles covering the major materials associated with antique dolls in the mid 1990s, guiding collectors in proper preservation of their dolls. She believed, "The study of dolls is the study of mankind" by noting the materials used, how they were made, their costuming and accessories which all reflected political climes and dress fashions of their period. She created an educational slide lecture titled, "History as Reflected in Dolls" and traveled internationally presenting it to museums, doll clubs, and organizations focused on history and preservation. Dolls dating from 301 AD to the present were featured. She believed dolls presented the most accurate picture of the social mores of their time. She became an instructor on the preservation of dolls at The Smithsonian Institute and a consultant for the Smithsonian's traveling exhibits as well as a consultant at The White House on preservation. Her personal doll collection was on display at The Smithsonian Institute. Bettyanne wrote hundreds of articles for doll and miniature publications. The love of her family and interest in history led to the creation and publication of two works of historical fiction plus several short stories and poems later in life. She also became very interested in holistic healing and herbal medicines which was reflected in her books. She had a very active presence online which allowed her to continue to instruct on design and preservation. Bettyanne Twigg was buried in a private ceremony at the family farm in Twiggtown, Maryland. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Allegany County Animal Shelter, 716 Furnace Street, Cumberland, MD 21502. Condolences may be left at www.ScarpelliFH.com.