Betty Spaeth

Betty Jane (Manrod) Spaeth, 89, of Liberty died Monday, March 23, 2015 at her residence. Betty was born October 13, 1925, to John and Mildred (Greenwood) Manrod near Oxford Ohio. She was raised in the Oxford area and graduated from McGuffey High School in 1943. On June 25, 1943, Betty married the love of her life, Daniel L. Spaeth, in Hamilton, Ohio. Soon after their marriage, they moved to Indiana and farmed all their lives in Franklin and Union Counties until retirement. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary together. Betty worked for many years at the Liberty Department Store and always enjoyed visiting with her many friends in the community. She was very talented with knitting, crocheting, and sewing. Over the years, Betty made many sweaters, afghans, and other gifts. She also taught and helped others with needlework. Betty loved to read and would read several books each month. She was a longtime member of Edwards Memorial United Methodist Church. Betty is survived by two children: Barbara (Bruce) Creek of Remington, IN and Dennis Edward Spaeth of Liberty. Betty was also blessed with five grandsons: Kyle, Clint, and Will Spaeth, Scott and Brent Creek and his wife Megan; and two granddaughters: Annette (Keith) Miiller and Janet (Kevin) Sweet. Betty also enjoyed her ten great-grandchildren: Kent, Grant, and Alaina Miiller, Chase, Paige, Claire, and Ella Creek, and Clark, Wade, and Jack Sweet. Her family was very important to her and gave her much joy. She is also survived by two sisters: Patricia Cook and Connie Beamon; and one brother, John Manrod; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Daniel, who died February 3, 1994, Betty was preceded in death by her parents; five sisters: Alice Ross, Dorothy Thomas, Elnora Transier, Reba McCreadie, and infant Bonnie; and a son-in—law, Bruce Creek. Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, March 27th at Showalter Blackwell Long Funeral Home, Fosdick Chapel, in Liberty with Rev. Scott Bell of Edwards United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow in Darrtown Cemetery in Darrtown, OH. Friends may visit at the funeral on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service where memorial contributions may be made to Union County High School Special Needs Class. For additional information and to send condolences or memories, go to www.ShowalterBlackwellLong.com.