Betty Meyers Obituary
221 North Meridian
Portland, Indiana 47371
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Betty Meyers, age 90, of Celina, Ohio and former Portland resident passed away Thursday January 29, 2026 in Heritage Manor in Minster, Ohio. She was born in Bryant on January 16, 1936 the daughter of Fred and Lola (Hudson) Longnecker. She was married on December 28, 1978 to Thomas M. Meyers who survives. Betty had worked at Jay Garment for thirty eight years and was owner and operator of Tom and Rod's Steak House, The Stable Saloon and The Catering Wagon all in Portland. She was a member of Celina Eagles Lodge and Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.
Surviving are her husband Thomas Meyers of Celina and one sister Rita Patterson of Portland. She was preceded in death by her son Rodney Renbarger and four sisters Thelma Milligan, Carolyn King, Patsy Laux and Janet Stewart.
Private services will be held and entombment will be in Gardens of Memory in Muncie. Memorials can be made to Jay County Humane Society or Our Lady of Guadalupe Organ Fund. Baird-Freeman Funeral Home are handling the arrangements.
Online condolences at www.bairdfreeman.com
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