Betty Lou Maxwell, 90, of Winamac, IN, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 5, 2021. She was born on October 23, 1930 in Star City, IN to the late William Ora and Rosa (Crist) Crissinger. She graduated from Star City High School in 1948. On December 26, 1948, Betty married Raymond Keith Maxwell in Francesville, IN. They enjoyed many years spent at their home on the Tippecanoe River. He passed away on May 25, 2008 after 59 years of marriage.
Betty dedicated her life to the Winamac First United Methodist Church..She gave of her talents in the kitchen and in the church choir. Betty was a devoted volunteer at the Von Tobel Senior Center and was proud to be named Senior of the Year. She also volunteered with BINGO at the Pulaski Health Care Center. In her younger years, Betty waitressed for various local restaurants, and later in life, was a school bus driver for Winamac and North Judson. Betty's passions were gardening, baking, genealogy, traveling and caring for her family.
She is survived by four children; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law; and many nieces and nephews. Betty was prededed in death by her parents; husband; one grandson, Jeremy; and five siblings - Mary Blohm, Robert Crissinger, Jo Ann Fox, Thomas Crissinger and George Crissinger.
In honoring Betty's wishes, her body was donated to the Indiana University Anatomical Board. Her generosity will allow future generations of doctors, nurses and mortuary students to learn about anatomy.
A memorial mervice will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at the Winamac First United Methodist Church with Lay Leader Barbara Kleinofen officiating. Private burial will take place at a later date in the Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac, IN.
Betty dedicated her life to the Winamac First United Methodist Church..She gave of her talents in the kitchen and in the church choir. Betty was a devoted volunteer at the Von Tobel Senior Center and was proud to be named Senior of the Year. She also volunteered with BINGO at the Pulaski Health Care Center. In her younger years, Betty waitressed for various local restaurants, and later in life, was a school bus driver for Winamac and North Judson. Betty's passions were gardening, baking, genealogy, traveling and caring for her family.
She is survived by four children; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law; and many nieces and nephews. Betty was prededed in death by her parents; husband; one grandson, Jeremy; and five siblings - Mary Blohm, Robert Crissinger, Jo Ann Fox, Thomas Crissinger and George Crissinger.
In honoring Betty's wishes, her body was donated to the Indiana University Anatomical Board. Her generosity will allow future generations of doctors, nurses and mortuary students to learn about anatomy.
A memorial mervice will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at the Winamac First United Methodist Church with Lay Leader Barbara Kleinofen officiating. Private burial will take place at a later date in the Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac, IN.
Betty Lou Maxwell, 90, of Winamac, IN, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 5, 2021. She was born on October 23, 1930 in Star City, IN to the late William Ora and Rosa (Crist) Crissinger. She graduated from Star City High School in 1948. On December 26, 1948, Betty married Raymond Keith Maxwell in Francesville, IN. They enjoyed many years spent at their home on the Tippecanoe River. He passed away on May 25, 2008 after 59 years of marriage.
Betty dedicated her life to the Winamac First United Methodist Church..She gave of her talents in the kitchen and in the church choir. Betty was a devoted volunteer at the Von Tobel Senior Center and was proud to be named Senior of the Year. She also volunteered with BINGO at the Pulaski Health Care Center. In her younger years, Betty waitressed for various local restaurants, and later in life, was a school bus driver for Winamac and North Judson. Betty's passions were gardening, baking, genealogy, traveling and caring for her family.
She is survived by four children; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law; and many nieces and nephews. Betty was prededed in death by her parents; husband; one grandson, Jeremy; and five siblings - Mary Blohm, Robert Crissinger, Jo Ann Fox, Thomas Crissinger and George Crissinger.
In honoring Betty's wishes, her body was donated to the Indiana University Anatomical Board. Her generosity will allow future generations of doctors, nurses and mortuary students to learn about anatomy.
A memorial mervice will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at the Winamac First United Methodist Church with Lay Leader Barbara Kleinofen officiating. Private burial will take place at a later date in the Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac, IN.
Betty dedicated her life to the Winamac First United Methodist Church..She gave of her talents in the kitchen and in the church choir. Betty was a devoted volunteer at the Von Tobel Senior Center and was proud to be named Senior of the Year. She also volunteered with BINGO at the Pulaski Health Care Center. In her younger years, Betty waitressed for various local restaurants, and later in life, was a school bus driver for Winamac and North Judson. Betty's passions were gardening, baking, genealogy, traveling and caring for her family.
She is survived by four children; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law; and many nieces and nephews. Betty was prededed in death by her parents; husband; one grandson, Jeremy; and five siblings - Mary Blohm, Robert Crissinger, Jo Ann Fox, Thomas Crissinger and George Crissinger.
In honoring Betty's wishes, her body was donated to the Indiana University Anatomical Board. Her generosity will allow future generations of doctors, nurses and mortuary students to learn about anatomy.
A memorial mervice will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at the Winamac First United Methodist Church with Lay Leader Barbara Kleinofen officiating. Private burial will take place at a later date in the Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac, IN.
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