Betsy Lee Aikman

Betsy Lee Aikman

Betsy Aikman Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 2, 2025.
Betsy Lee (Johnson) Aikman 84, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025 in Ft Wright, KY. She was born April 29,1941 in Marysville, OH to Ross and Eula Mae Johnson. She is survived by her son, Brian Aikman and his wife Sarah of Independence, KY, her daughter Ruth Ann (Dull) Gainer of Worthington, OH, and Sonny Dull Jr. of Tiffin, OH. Other survivors include a brother Thomas (Janice) Johnson of Green Springs, OH and sister-in-law Marie, Tiffin, OH. Grandchildren Samantha Mager, Ronald Dull III (JR), Alexander Aikman, Gage Dull and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Ted, parents, two brothers Ronald and Glen and sister-in-law Nina. Betsy attended Old Fort High School and later obtained her beautician license. She owned the salon Hair Affair in Tiffin for many years. Betsy and her husband Ted were the owners of Sycamore Tavern, Sycamore, Ohio. Betsy favorite passion was quilting and sewing where she excelled and utilized her talents to teach others. Per Betsy request, no public service will be held. In lieu of flowers, Betsy has requested donations be made in her memory to the following charity The National Hospice Foundation, www.nationalhospicefoundation.org.

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