Betty Jane Smith
Betty Jane Smith, 89, formerly of Prospect died Saturday, July 11, 2015 at the Fairhaven Community in Upper Sandusky. She was born September 4, 1925 in Marion to the late Chester and Marguerite (Schweckendick) Shuster.
On January 9, 1942 she married Robert J. “Smitty” Smith in Jackson and he died August 25, 2001.
She was a former member of Prospect Senior Citizens and the Presbyterian Church in Marion. Betty had worked as a cook for the Christian Youth Camp. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she was devoted to her family. Betty enjoyed quilting, sewing and crocheting, and also raising her vegetable garden. She had served as treasurer for the Village of Prospect for many years and was formerly the owner and operator of Newman’s Dairy Bar which also housed her ceramic shop.
She is survived by two sons, Ronald (Nancy) Smith, Milwaukee, WI; Richard (Mary) Smith, Rossville, Tennessee; four daughters, Kathryn (James) Wintringham, Forest; Janice (John) Stiffler, Richwood; Rhoda (James) North, Tulsa, OK; Teresa (Michael) Warner, Palm Bay, Florida; 16 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one grandson, nine brothers and two sisters.
Private graveside services will be held at the Prospect Cemetery with Pastor Brock Klobe officiating.
Memorial gifts may be made to the hospice organization of the donor’s choice.
The family is being assisted by Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home.
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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