Lois K. (Betts) Bunting passed away at her home in Georgetown on November 22, 2009, surrounded by her family. She was 85, and born in Waverly, Pa., to Van and Clara Keator.
Lois was a member of Bethesda U.M. Church serving many years as Treasurer of the United Methodist Women and treasurer of Mary Rebekah Lodge #15, plus a 65-year member of Midland Grange #27 in Georgetown.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a son, Francis B. Betts, her first husband, Howard Betts, her second husband, Donald Bunting, a sister, Betty Foskey and her husband Tom.
She is survived by her daughters, Joan B. Hitchens and husband Bob of Georgetown, Tammy Dorey and husband Dave of Dover and a son, Bruce Betts and wife Kathy of Huntington Beach, CA, 6 grandchildren, Wendy Byram, Rob Hitchens, Brandon Betts, Seth, Brianna and Brandon Dorey, 3 great grandchildren, Kyle & Kayla Byram, Brooke Mitchell and great great grandchild, LiLeigh Byram, sister-law’s, Rosalie Walls, Carol Moore, Thelma Brittingham and brother in law, Clifford Bunting all of Georgetown.
Special thanks go out to Beth & Ron Hitchens, Cathy Fabian and granddaughter, Wendy and husband David for all their extra care and compassion during her illness. The family also sends appreciation to the Delaware Hospice staff.
Graveside Services will be held Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009 at 1:00 pm, at Millsboro Cemetery, Millsboro, DE.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Bethesda U.M. Church, 24619 DuPont Blvd., Georgetown, DE 19947
The family invites friends to attend a reception in celebration of Lois’ life at Bethesda U.M. Church Hall located on Bethesda Rd., Georgetown at 1:45 pm.
Arrangements handled by Short Funeral Services, Georgetown, DE.
