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Betty SLOAN Obituary
Betty Jane Sloan (nee Sweeney), passed away
surrounded by her family on Monday, May 24, 2021, at the age of 90. Betty was born the first day of summer, June 21, 1930, and was the daughter of the late John Sweeney and Theresa Hicks Sweeney.
A graduate of Anderson High School in Mt. Washington,
Betty owned and operated The Pep Golden Dance Studios in the late 1940's through the mid 1950's. As a teen Betty spent summers in New York City studying dance. As a dance teacher she had many students that became professional dancers. Betty learned to drive at the age of 50 and joined the staff of the Cornell Rd. McDonalds where she retired after twenty-five years at the age of eighty. She had been an active member of Christ Episcopal Church and later the Sharonville Presbyterian Church where she taught Sunday School and served on the Sharonville Police/Clergy committee. Betty enjoyed traveling and visited all fifty states, Canada, the Caribbean, Great Britain and
Europe but her favorite place was Cincinnati.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband Albert Donald Sloan and daughter Jennifer Lynn Sloan. She is survived by her son Jeffrey (Roxane); grandson Joshua; close friend Mary Bransford of Cincinnati; lifelong friends Jacqueline, John and Linda Becktold of Arizona, and relatives in Michigan, Georgia and Illinois.
The family would like to thank the staff at Chesterwood Village in West Chester, Hospice of Cincinnati, Dr. Pawel, Dr. Naz and Emily Hughes for their kindness.
Services will be held at Spring Grove Funeral Home (Schmidt-Dhonau), 10980 Reading Rd., Sharonville, Ohio, at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, with burial at Arlington Memorial Gardens on Compton Rd., Mt. Healthy. Memorials to the
Ronald McDonald House or Hospice of Cincinnati.
Condolences at www.springgrove.org.
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Shawn Hicks Bonine
June 1, 2021
From an early age my dads cousin Betty Jane was known to me as "Aunt Betty". If you ask me, I cannot tell your where the term of affection came from or even when. She has just always been Aunt Betty to me and my siblings. Although the definition of Aunt is "the sister of one's father or mother" I have come to learn there is a much broader use of the endearment Aunt, one which applies to my use of the word Aunt when talking about Betty.
When you google why are aunts special you will find the following: Aunts play an important role in the lives of nieces and nephews. They serve as the playful, supportive, loving and nurturing figures. It's also important to get involved, find time to play and always be a shoulder to lean on. Eloquently describes Aunt Betty to me and explains how she became the honorary aunt of our family.
My memories of her include a gentle and encouraging voice, a bright smile, positive affirmation, unparalleled commitment of love, nurturing and dedication to her Uncle Edward and grandfather Podgie ( who she cared for until their passing), and a constant support to my grandfather Art.
A playful Great Aunt Betty to the next generation of Hicks children she always arrived with a bag full of McDonald's Happy Meal Toys at every family gathering. They would refer to her excitedly as McDonald's Great Aunt Betty.
Few people pass through this world selflessly dedicating their life to others and even fewer do it out of genuine love seeking nothing in return. My dad (Ronnie to her) was in awe of her unwavering commitment to family and indebted to her for the love, gentleness and dignity she showed their uncle and grandfather.
From all of us Aunt Betty - Thank You for sharing with us and showing us a life lived humbly and with gratitude is an amazing legacy and lesson to leave the next generation.
You will be missed!
Love, Shawn Hicks Bonine
To Jeff, Roxane and Josh - All my love. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May every tear you shed find its way to a beautiful memory of your mother and grandmother.
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