Betty Austin Ottaviano

Betty Austin Ottaviano obituary

Betty Austin Ottaviano

Betty Ottaviano Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Affordable Burial & Cremation Service - Austin Area on Feb. 26, 2026.
Betty Ottaviano, nee Bendele, 79, passed away on January 8, 2026, following a short illness.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Orazio Ottaviano; parents, Jean and John Bailor; brothers, Warren and Richard Bailor; and sister Grace Siron.

Survived by daughters, Shawn Bent, Susanne Austin, and Saundra (James) Neumann; son, Steven (Kari) Austin; grandchildren Liz, Bryon, Nick (Paiton) , Adrianna (Bradley) and Rayne (Nicole); great-grandchildren, Lilianna and Benjamin; and sister Mona Lorenz.

Betty was a seamstress, often sewing her own clothes and those of her children. Later in life she turned to quilting; many friends and family members possess items lovingly made by her hands. She was an avid reader and could rarely be found without an open book nearby. She also loved to tend her indoor plants and an outdoor vegetable garden. Betty had a point of pride in her voting history. She voted in every election she was eligible.

Betty has requested no memorial service. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

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