Betty was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many who will miss her smile. She is survived by three sons, Jim (Suzy), Jack (Gayle) and Joe (Terry). Also left to cherish her fond memory are five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, a brother, Ralph Howe, a sister, Wilma Vaughn, and special sisters-in-law, Mary Hochadel and Duluth Witt.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 41 years, James, and five siblings, Ed Howe, Frances Hamilton, Jack Howe, Don Howe and Boyd Howe.

The family wishes to thank Southern Care Hospice and the caring staff at Elmcroft of Muncie Assisted Living Center for the wonderful care given to our mother during the past several months.

Funeral services for Betty will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Garden View Funeral Home, 10501 N. State Road 3, Muncie, at 3:30 p.m.. Family and friends may call from 1:30 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will take place at a later date. Online condolences may be made to Betty's family by visiting www.gardenviewfuneralhome.com .