Betty Jane France, widow of Bill France Jr., chaired the NASCAR Foundation and became one of the sport's leading philanthropists, championing children's health causes and the 'Speediatrics' hospital units that bear NASCAR's name.
She died of cancer in 2016 at 78. Her charitable work extended the France family's influence far beyond the racetrack, touching thousands of young lives.
At a Glance
- Born: April 10, 1938, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Died: August 29, 2016, Daytona Beach, Florida
- Age: 78
- Cause of death: Cancer
Final Resting Place
Volusia Memorial Park, Ormond Beach, Florida.
Photo: BLBarr via Find a Grave
From the Book
This profile is adapted from Legends at Rest: NASCAR Legends by Howard Wear.
Portrait: from Howard Wear’s collection. Grave photo: Photo: BLBarr via Find a Grave.