Betty Jane Shufelt, age 83, passed away at the Liberty Village Nursing Home in Muncie, Indiana, on Saturday morning, March 10th, 2012 after an extended illness. Her family was by her side. Betty was born in Greenfield, Ohio, on June 20th, 1928. She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Irma Simmons, brothers, Ulmont and Horace Simmons, and her sister, Edna Jesse Simmons.
She is survived by her husband William S. Shufelt of Muncie; children Deborah K. Slain of Kalamazoo, Michigan, and Brian (Leslie) Shufelt of Arlington, Ohio; sister Sarah Williams and brother John Dana (Janet) Simmons, both of Greenfield, Ohio; eight grandchildren, Jared (Aliceshia) Slain, Brooke (Joe) Gallagher, Will Slain, Sean Slain, Megan Shufelt, and Jon Shufelt; five great-grandchildren, Bailey and Kayela Slain; Jalen Gallagher, and Griffin and Molly Slain; and several nieces and nephews. Betty worked at Red Cross Shoes in Greenfield, Ohio, in the early 1950''s. She was married to William S. Shufelt in Greenfield, Ohio, on June 13th, 1953. Betty and Bill would have celebrated 59 years of marriage in June. She was absolutely the love of Bill''s life.
Betty was a gentle soul who loved her family with all her heart. She was an outstanding home-maker who always put her family''s needs before her own.
Betty had a great sense of humor and a loving way about her. She loved spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren, and planting flowers in the yard. In earlier years Betty loved to bowl and was on various leagues. She also loved Bingo and scratch-off lottery tickets. Betty was known by her family as "Betty Boop" and liked to collect Betty Boop figurines.
It cannot be put into words the absence that is felt by Betty''s family upon her passing. Our hearts ache with the loss of our dear wife, mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother, but we know that one day we will be reunited. We love and miss you Betty! God Bless You!
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the caregivers and staff at Liberty Village for loving care shown to Betty and her family.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday March 13, 2012 at Garden View Funeral Home 10501 North State Road 3 Muncie, IN. Pastor Paul Reeder will officiate the service. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Alzheimer''s Association, the Parkinson''s Foundation or ARF (Animal Rescue Fund). An online guest book can be signed at www.gardenviewandgardensofmemory.com