Obituary for Betty W. Griffith

Betty W. Griffith
May 05, 1924 ~ October 29, 2009
From:	Sunbury, Ohio
Visitation:	Sunday, November 01, 2009 from 2:00-3:00 P.M. at Edgewood Manor, Westerville
Funeral:	Sunday, November 01, 2009 at 3:00 P.M. at Edgewood Manor
Burial:	Inurnment

Betty W. Griffith, age 85 of Sunbury died Thursday, October 29, 2009 at Edgewood Manor in Westerville.

She was born on May 5, 1924 in Delaware County to the late Bryan and DeVere (Needles) DeWitt. A graduate of Sunbury High School in 1942, she enjoyed fond memories of her younger days playing softball and attending the Saturday night community dances. Betty worked at Delo Screw and was a trained electrician for Griffith Brothers Electric.

An avid gardener of all types of vegetables, she also enjoyed fishing on the Hoover Reservoir. A member of the Vans Valley Community Church, she was happiest being at home and taking care of her family.

Always dependable, she will be remembered for her caring and loving ways.

She was devoted to and survived by her husband of 66 years: Earl, her girl: Velda (Mike) Wise, grandson: Grant (Lea) Wise, great-grandson: Wesley, and numerous other nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by brothers: Russell and Bernard DeWitt.

Her family will greet friends one hour prior to the 3:00 p.m. memorial services, Sunday at Edgewood Manor, 140 N. State St., Westerville, where Pastor Larry DeWitt will officiate. Arrangements entrusted to DeVore-Snyder Funeral Home, Sunbury.

Memorial contributions to Humane Society of Delaware County, 4920 SR 37 E., Delaware, Ohio 43015 or Odyssey Hospice, 540 Officecenter Place, Suite 100, Gahanna, Ohio 43230.

Condolences may be expressed at: www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.