Betty Ann (Kiracofe) Willis
Born: Sat., Nov. 22, 1924
Died: Tue., Aug. 19, 2014
Visitation
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, Sat., Aug. 23, 2014
Location: Gratis Church of the Brethren
Funeral Service
12:00 PM Sat., Aug. 23, 2014
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WILLIS, Betty Ann, age 89 of Gratis, Oh. died Tues. Aug. 19, 2014 in Middletown. She was born in Gratis Township on Nov. 22, 1924 to Luther and Lucy (Eby) Kiracofe. She had graduated from Gratis High School. She attended Manchester College and graduated from Miami University. She retired as a teacher in 1994 from Gratis and Preble Shawnee Schools. She was a member of Gratis Church of the Brethren, Retired Teachers Assoc. and Gratis Mother’s Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin in 2005. She is survived by son, Steve (Jacqueline) Willis, Englewood, OH., 2 daughters, JoEllyn Henry (Harold Shephard) of Gratis, OH., Suzanne Willis, Richmond, IN., 8 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Also deceased were 5 brothers Dr. Clayton Kiracofe, Dr. Howard Kiracofe, Eugene Kiracofe, Albert Kiracofe and Alfred Kiracofe, and, 5 sisters, Louise Patton, Virginia Schaffer, Grace Shafer, Edith Snyder, and Helen Brubaker. Funeral services will be held 12:00 P.M. Sat. Aug. 23, 2014 at Gratis Church of the Brethren with Rev. Shawn Wilges officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Gratis, OH. Friends may call at the church from 10:30 A.M. until time of funeral at noon. Lindloff-Zimmerman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. For condolences: www.lindloffzimmerman.com
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Susan Roberts
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Posted Thu August 21, 2014
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Betty was a wonderful lady, positive person, and dedicated teacher. I truly enjoyed working with her at West Elkton Elementary.
I am thinking of her family during this difficult time.
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Linda MORROW Crumbaker an Alan Crumbaker
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Posted Thu August 21, 2014
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We are so sorry to hear of your LOSS, our hearts an prayers go out to you an your family , Betty was a dear friend ,to us an our family, She will be missed greatly. GOD BLESS lean on God for strength for the up coming days Alan an Linda Crumbaker
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Sherry Morrow
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Posted Thu August 21, 2014
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 TRADITIONAL FUNERAL BASKET was sent by Sherry Morrow.
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom, guess you are like me the older generation. Hard to believe that we are the elders. Guess it is our turn though. Take care and keep in touch.
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Heather Shepherd
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Posted Thu August 21, 2014
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She was My favorite Teacher. I am so sorry for your Loss, May she always hold a special place in the Hearts of all her Students, For her dedication but for more Her Love as a Teacher!
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Rod Kiracofe
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Posted Sat August 23, 2014
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Dear Family of Aunt Betty,
I will be thinking of all you tomorrow as you celebrate her life and mourn her passing. It is a blessing she no longer has to suffer with the illness of Alzheimer and is now free. I have such fond memories of Aunt Betty. Her passing is also poignant as the last member of her family to leave this earth. Happy memories of Granddad, Grandma K, Dad and all the other aunts and uncles. Blessings on all of you as you gather as a family. Much love, Rod
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Bruce Kiracofe
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Posted Sat August 23, 2014
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I was saddened by and contemplative of the passing of my beloved Aunt Betty, the last of Luther and Lucy Kiracofe's children. It is a bittersweet time for our family, with these extraordinary people now all deceased, and with my generation now being the elders. But we will always remember Aunt Betty, and her siblings and her parents, with great pride and tremendous gratefulness. I will not be able to get back to Preble County to attend Aunt Betty's services today. But I do wish to express heartfelt special condolences to Aunt Betty's children, my cousins, Steve, Jo, and Suzy. I will be thinking of you all in the coming days and weeks.
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Rebecca
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Posted Thu August 28, 2014
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I would like to offer my heartfelt condolences. Although I didn't know your loved one, Betty from the messages posted I can tell she will be greatly missed. When I have lost a loved one in death God's word gives me hope for the future. Job 14:14-15; JW.ORG
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JStepp
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Posted Tue September 16, 2014
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I had Ms. Willis for 5th grade she was one of only a few teachers whom I loved. I am now 42 years old and I very recently spoke of her to my friends. She was a wonderful teacher. I know she will be missed by all who knew her. My prayers are with her family. I am sorry for their loss.
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