Betty J. Finney
July 30, 1925 — January 26, 2017
Betty Jane Finney, 91, of Syracuse, IN passed away at 5:03 a.m. on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Goshen Hospital in Goshen, IN. She was born on July 30, 1925 in Huntington, IN to Earl F. & Edna (Shivley) Garretson.
She graduated in 1943 from Huntington High School and was a World War II Navy veteran. On June 23, 1946 in Huntington, IN she married Gail E. Finney who preceded her on July 23, 1989. She moved to this Syracuse area in 1959 from Huntington. She retired on June 27, 2008 from Royal Imprints Corporation in Ligonier after 31 years and formerly worked at G & W Pizza in Syracuse.
She was a member of the Calvary Methodist Church in Syracuse and enjoyed reading mysteries.
She is survived by:
2 Daughters – Cris (Charlie) DeHart of Elon, NC & Melissa (Bob) Yoder of Syracuse
1 Son – Tracy (Mary) Finney of Marietta GA
14 Grand & 10 Great Grandchildren
She was preceded by her parents, husband, and 3 brothers – Earl, William, & Robert “Bob” Garretson
Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon on Friday, February 24, 2017 at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St. Syracuse. Memorial services will follow at 12:00 Noon on Friday in the funeral home. Private family burial will be in the Syracuse Cemetery.
Preferred memorials may be given to Riley Children's Foundation, 30 South Meridian Street, Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46204-3509 or Calvary United Methodist Church, 801 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, IN 46567. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.