Betty J. Alred
Betty J. Alred, 84, formerly of Columbia City, died at 10:03 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She has made her home at Peabody Home, North Manchester since April 2006.
She was born Jan. 11, 1932 in Whitley County, a daughter of Scott E. and Fannie E. (Burkhart) Jones. A lifelong resident of Whitley County, most of her life was spent in Columbia City. She completed her education at Columbia City High School.
She was employed at Blue Bell, Precision Plastics for 24 years and retired in 1994 from BRC Rubber in Churubusco.
Surviving relatives include a daughter, Cathy (Edward) Parent of Columbia City; five grandchildren: Dawn Boggs, Matt Parent, Jennifer Bowels, Lisa North and Jonathon North; and 14 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Michael E. North; a granddaughter; a great grandson; two brothers, Charles Jones and Robert Jones; and three sisters, Marjorie Jones, Doris Jones and Dorothy Harding.
The graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 22 at Adams Cemetery. There will be no visitation.
Preferred memorials are to the final expense account payable to Smith & Sons Funeral Home.
Arrangements are being completed by Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City.