She had her education at Mbereshi Girls and later underwent training at Mindolo Ecumenical Foundation’s Women’s programme.

She also advised young ladies who were ready for marriage to conserve the African tradition (Zambian culture).

When invited to a kitchen party by giving them a present of the mbabula, broom, chitenge as a true woman as this is how she started her life.

Betty had been active in opposing the encouragement of political parties to offer beer to youths, reflecting thoughts of her husband who threatened to quit presidency on account of excessive drinking prevalent in the society.

Her funeral, held at the Cathedral of Holy Cross in Lusaka on 27 September 2013, was attended by diplomats from other countries, state officials and thousands of Zambians.

The government declared three days of national mourning, while television and radio stations played hymns dedicated to her during the morning and evening.

Her burial was planned initially for Lubwa Mission, but was moved to the capital Lusaka on account of waning health of Kaunda.