Portion of Bassett High School dedicated to longtime Henry County educator

Plaque unveiled Monday, dedicating Fine Arts wing to Betsy Mattox

HENRY COUNTY, Va. – Bassett High School in Henry County is honoring a former Henry County teacher.

On Monday afternoon, a ceremony was held to dedicate the school's Fine Arts wing in memory of Betsy Mattox.

She held numerous positions within the school district for 41 years and was also a school board member.

Virginia state delegate Les Adams presented a resolution from the House of Representatives to Mattox's family.