Viola Marie “Vi” Beatty
Viola Marie “Vi” Beatty
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Viola Marie “Vi” Beatty, 83, of Lancaster, passed away on October 7, 2025 at Altercare at Lanfair.
Vi was a member of Christ Lutheran Church. She enjoyed flowers, bird watching (which recently included squirrels), and loved her family.
She is survived by her son, Gregg Myers; daughter, Beverly (James) Wilson; grandson, Keith (Michelle) Bost; and great granddaughter, Audrey Bost.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Roger Beatty; daughter, Brenda Myers; daughter-in-law, Ginny Myers; brothers, Melvin and Gerald Carpenter; and parents, Walter ad Ermel Carpenter.
A funeral service officiated by pastor Al Debelak will take place on Monday, October 13, 2025 at 10 AM in the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 405 N Columbus St., Lancaster, OH 43130. Burial will follow in Hamburg Cemetery, Lancaster. Family and friends may visit from 3-5 PM at the funeral home on Sunday.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christ Lutheran Church, 2704 Boving Rd., Lancaster, OH 43130.
To leave an online condolence, and sign the guestbook, please visit www.funeralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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