Elizabeth G. "Betty" (Newby) Walker

Elizabeth G. “Betty” Walker, 99, Frankfort, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo.  She was born January 19, 1921, in New London, Indiana, the daughter of the late Glenn H. & Ethel (Hamilton) Newby.  On August 16, 1941, she married Ralph “Tootie” Walker Jr., who preceded her in death January 14, 1988.

Betty was a 1939 graduate of Kokomo High School.  She retired from Kokomo Center Schools having worked in the office for Kokomo High School and Haworth High School.  Betty was a lifelong Republican, past President of Tri Kappa, O.E.S., Eastern Star of Russiaville, and P.T.A. President.  She was also the librarian for Wesley Manor, Republican Precinct Chairman, and a member of Shiloh Methodist Church.  Betty enjoyed needlepoint, sewing, quilting, piano playing, knitting, and was a NASCAR fan and a Civil War History buff. 

Betty is survived by her daughter, Jane Walker Heekin, the Villages, Florida; and her sister, Barbara Jo (Bobby) Dutton, Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her daughter and son-in-law, Judith Ann and Jack Young; and her brother-in-law, Orren T. Dutton.

For their care and comfort, Betty’s family thanks the nurses at Wesley Manor, Frankfort, and her nurses and doctors at St. Vincent Hospital, Kokomo.

A heartfelt thank you also goes to Larry and Teresa Young and Jim and Kim White, all of Kokomo.  Jim visited Betty regularly, took her to appointments, kept her upbeat by bringing her ‘treats’ and flowers, and was indispensable in her final days as a caregiver.

Friends of Betty are welcome to attend a remembrance of her life at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 8, 2020, at Stout & Son Funeral Home, 200 E. Main St., Russiaville.  A private graveside service will be held prior to the remembrance service.  Messages of condolence may be left online at www.stoutandson.com.

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