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WIRTLEY, Elizabeth "Becky" Age 93, formerly of Seven Mile, died Thursday, November 18, 2004, at 9:55 am at Woodland Country Manor, Milford Township. She was born in Booneville, Kentucky on February 14, 1911, the daughter of Leonard and Martha (McIntosh) Reynolds. She was a 1929 graduate of Darrtown High School. In 1931, she married George A. Wirtley in Richmond, Indiana and he preceded her in death on September 16, 1978. She was employed by Robinson-Schwinn, Wilmurs and Elder-Beerman, retiring in 1973. She is survived by her two sons, William A. Wirtley and wife Janice of St. Clair Township and Terry J. Wirtley and wife Edna of Middletown; brother, Leonard Reynolds Jr. and wife Grace of New Port Richey, Florida; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; three brothers, Earl Reynolds, Ralph Reynolds and Mark Reynolds; two sisters, Ruth Weis and Vesta Cox and a special friend, Frank Barnes. Funeral Services will be held Monday, November 22, 2004, at 11 a m at the Weigel Funeral Home, 980 N. W. Washington Blvd., with Rev. Linda McClanahan officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services. Burial will follow in Collinsville Cemetery. The family wishes to give special thanks to all the staff at Woodland Country Manor for their loving care.

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Published by Journal-News on Nov. 20, 2004.

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Debbie Collins

November 22, 2004

I have fond memories of Beck from when I was a small child. You have my deepest sympathies.

John Howard

November 20, 2004

My deepest sympathy to the family.

Beck was one of Pat's favorites and we sure enjoyed visiting with her when we were in Ohio.



My daughter, Debbie Collins, e-mailed me the obituary, otherwise I would not have known.



My prayers are with you all.



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