Betsy Dott Pelfrey

1950 - 2017

Betsy Dott Pelfrey obituary, 1950-2017

BORN

1950

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Klaehn, Fahl, Melton Funeral Home

420 West Wayne Street

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Betsy Pelfrey Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 10, 2017.

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.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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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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