Betsy Dott Pelfrey, 66, peacefully entered life eternal on June 8, 2017, after fighting a brave four-year battle with cancer, with her customary deep faith, strength, and grace. She was a graduate of Ball State University and a former supervisor of children's social service agencies in Lexington, Kentucky and Dayton, Ohio.
She is survived by her loving husband of forty-three years Tim of Fort Wayne, Indiana, son Todd (Kristen) Pelfrey, New Haven, Indiana, daughter Tess (Justin) Ocean, Louisville, Kentucky and grandchildren David, Annie, and Elliott and great-grandchild Meredith. She is also survived by her mother Mable Myers of Hillsboro, Indiana, sister Brenda (Joe) Cook, Indianapolis, Indiana and sisters-in-law Lois (Jim)Chaney of West Chester, Ohio, Carol (Denny) Valerius of Alexandria, Kentucky, and Brenda (Bill, deceased) Pelfrey, Union, Kentucky. She was predeceased by her father Max Myers of Hillsboro, Indiana.
Funeral services will be held at Trinity English Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne at 7:00 pm on Monday, June 12, 2017 with calling one hour before and burial to follow the following day at Phanuel Lutheran Church cemetery, Wallace, Indiana.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to be sent to LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Fund/Lutheran Church Charities Comfort Dog Ministry at www.LutheranChurchCharities.org or the charity of your choice.
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November 23, 2017
Classmate
Bob Powell
Tim, and family...Betsy was one of Fountain County's Finest ever...she epitomized the Proverbs Chapter 31:10-31...The Virtuous Woman. She was my classmate in High School, and at Ball State...and she was so very admired and respected/loved by all us guys and gals whose lives she touched and shared. And hey Tim,,that girl LOVES ya!
September 23, 2017
Lu Ann Nau
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
August 10, 2017
Abby Johnson
Tim and family-
I'm so sorry to hear about Betsy. I worked for her at Departures Travel and she was the best, most kind person I've ever worked for. I'm so glad that I had the opportunity to know her.
July 13, 2017
Acquaintance
Penelope Hampton-Shope
Tim, your family is in my prayers.
July 1, 2017
Friend
Karen Williamson
Tim, Todd and Tess: The world has lost a beautiful, kind and gracious lady. May you find peace in knowing she is now resting with God and knows no pain. Our prayers and thoughts are with you that you find peace and comfort, as we know you will, with God's help.
Karen Williamson, Marysville
Lindsay Williamson Welk, Hilliard
June 15, 2017
Pam Wagy
Thinking of you in your time of need. God's Peace.
Pam Wagy
June 14, 2017
Ron & K Trautvetter
Dr. Pelfrey and Family, We are so sorry for your loss of Betsy, but she is now released from her suffering of this world and praying for you and your family.
God Bless You
Hope to see you my next visit to the VA.
Ron
June 13, 2017
Steve and Sandy Clarke
Dr. Pelfrey and family,
May God hold you in the Palm of His Hands during this most difficult time. We send you prayers for comfort and our deepest sympathy
June 13, 2017
Shana Dewitt
Deepest sympathy for your loss. God Bless.
June 13, 2017
Deepest sympathy. Carol (aka.. Roy Jones Jr.)
June 13, 2017
Dr. Pelfrey and family: I am so sad to hear of the loss of your beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sibling, and friend. May the peace that passes all understanding comfort and surround your hearts at this time. Sincerely, Amanda Flores
June 12, 2017
Mandy Shoats
Sending our condolences
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family
May Betsy Rest In Peace
From -Hubert and velina Wagoner's grand-daughter
June 12, 2017
Louann Herd
Sending Hugs & Prayers. I'm so sorry to hear of Betsy's passing. What a great loss. I was very blessed to have Betsy & your family in my life as I always thought all of you as family! My deepest sympathy!
June 11, 2017
Sharon Porter
❤ Keeping the candle of Faith, Love and Hope burning ❤
June 11, 2017
Barbara Brandt
An angel has been called to heaven. My sympathy and praying for God's comfort to Betsy's family..
June 11, 2017
Sandy Sargent
Such a loss to our whole family. Betsy touched so many lives through her family, fiends and her work. She will be greatly missed as the treasure she was.
June 11, 2017
Jim, Fred,Caroline, Randy and Linda Wagoners' from Florida. God be with you at this time of sorrow.
June 11, 2017
Denise Grow
Sending prayers and hugs. We are so sorry. Your friends from Memorial Hospital. Denise and Doug Grow
June 11, 2017
Donald moore
so sorry for your loss
June 10, 2017
Sharon Porter
Sending our condolences to our Indiana family. Praying for peace and love to you all.
From the California Wagoners.
June 10, 2017
Jan Connell
Tim, Todd, Tess, Mabel and Brenda we have all been so blessed to have Betsy in our lives. She was my touchstone, my heart and I will miss her everyday. Love you all, Jan
June 10, 2017
Tonna and Mike McCutcheon
We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs Pelfrey. Condolances to Dr Pelfrey and family.
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