Betty I. Burton, 77, of Hope, IN, died Friday, May 11, 2018 at her home. Born on October 21, 1940 in Wayne County, KY, Betty was the daughter of Loren and Glenna Hancock. She married Leamon Burton on March 15, 1961, who survives.
Betty retired from Columbus Sportswear. She attended The Ridge and Northview Assembly of God. Betty liked to read and enjoyed walking. She also enjoyed spending time with her family.
SURVIVORS
Children: Randall E. (Cynthia) Burton of Columbus, IN; Russell L. (Diane) Burton of Hope, IN
Grandchildren: Eric E. (Courtney) Burton of Columbus, IN; Craig R. (Brittany) Burton of Hope, IN
Great-grandchildren: Elayna J. Burton & Calissa N. Burton both of Columbus, IN, Morgan R. Burton & Lauren D. Burton, both of Hope, IN
Siblings: Oral Hancock of Columbia, KY, Vera Burris of Columbus, IN; Gerald (Martha) Hancock of Columbus, IN; Jay R. (Nancy) Hancock of Springfield, VA; Carolyn (Rick) Perry of Flora, ILL; Jeff (Patricia) Hancock of Russell Springs, KY; Ronnie (Danette) Hancock of Columbia, KY
Betty is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Charlene Taylor and Jewell Law; brother, Lonnie Hancock; and infant sister, Geneva R. Hancock.
Funeral Service: Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Norman Funeral Home with Rev. Gerald Hancock, Randy Burton, and Eric Burton officiating
Visitation: Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the funeral home
Burial: Hope Moravian Cemetery
Memorial contributions may be given to The Ridge or Northview Assembly of God.
