Betty J. Colvin, age 89, of Camden, OH passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at Sycamore Hospital in Miamisburg, OH. She was born on September 19, 1935 in Paintsville, KY to the late Norman and Lillie Butcher. She was preceded in death by her husband Eugene Colvin; daughter Jan Buckholtz; son-in-law Mike Vance; and brothers Robert "Bob" Butcher, Paul Butcher, Doug Butcher and Norman “Sonny” Butcher. She is survived by her daughter Joan Vance of Gratis; grandchildren Jim (Danielle) Kolonis, Bryan (Elizabeth) Kolonis and Lori Noyes; great grandchildren Brenna Johnson, Rebecca Johnson, Nora Noyes, Isaiah Kolonis and Aubrey Kolonis; and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 10:00 am at Fairmound Cemetery in West Elkton, OH. Gard Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Gratis is assisting with arrangements. Memorial contributions may be sent to Gratis Rescue Squad, PO Box 671, Gratis, OH 45330 or Preble County Council on Aging, 800 E. St. Clair Street, Eaton, OH 45320. Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent by visiting www.gardfuneralhome.com.
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