Betty Lou Reed

REED, Betty Lou
Of Elmira, NY
Was born November 24, 1929 in Lycoming, PA, the daughter of the late Wilmot C. and Frances (Stalter) Reed, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, October 2, 2008, peacefully at St. Joseph's Hospital at the age of 78. Her beloved sister, Golda Drawbaugh, predeceased her. She is survived by her loving brother and sister-in-law, Joseph and Nancy Reed of Horseheads, NY; special niece, Linda Cotten of Moore, OK; along with several other beloved nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. For many years, Betty Lou was a dedicated employee of the Artistic Greeting Cards Company and retired from St. Joseph's Hospital after several years of committed service in the housekeeping department. She was a faithful member of Central Christian Church and was very much involved with the day-to-day operations and upkeep at the Church. Betty Lou enjoyed all of her friends at the Edward Flannery Apartments and loved the friendship and camaraderie they provided. All who were privileged to be an acquaintance of hers will dearly miss her. In accordance with her wishes, there will be no prior services. Betty Lou will be laid to rest with her loving mother, Frances, in the Jackson Center Cemetery, Jackson Center, PA. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY. A "Candle of Remembrance" may be left for the family in obituaries at www.olthof.com.