Betty Lou (Kull) Carey, age 78, of Green Camp, Ohio is now with her Lord Jesus Christ. He welcomed her into his home on Monday, June 27th at 7:40pm from the Marion General Hospital. She passed unexpectedly to her family and friends.
Betty was born on April 30th, 1933 at the Marion General Hospital to the late Herman Adam Kull and Gladys Mary (Eller) Kull, both of Marion.
She and her sister, Ruth (Kull) LeMay grew up in Marion during the Great Depression and as most residents during that time, her family endeavored to persevere. She also had a brother, Charles Fredrick, who died at a young age. She attended Marion Harding High School, and on August 23rd, 1952, married Richard William Carey of Green Camp Township at the Calvary Evangelical United Brethren Church, Marion Ohio.
They had five children: Deborah Lee (Jeff) Crawford of Milford Center, Richard William (Vicky) Carey II of Prospect, Mary Lucile (LeValle) McCrary of Washington Court House, Russell Jacob Carey (deceased), and Matthew Albert (Sue) Carey of Cincinnati. She was also grandmother of nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren with one deceased.
Betty was very active in the community and her strong Christian faith made her a role model to all that knew her. She was a current member of Rush Creek United Methodist Church and choir, UMW (United Methodist Women), president of Richwood Garden Club, Green Camp Senior Citizens, Green Camp Le Femme Firm, Victorian Ladies of Marion Red Hat Society, Green Camp Chatter Club, Marion Quilting Guild, Marion Hobby Club, Election Board, and Marion County Historical Society. She also served as a Lakeside delegate for the United Methodist Church. While raising her children, she was very active in bible schools for the United Methodist Church. She was a 4-H leader, Girl Scout leader, Brownie leader, Cub Scout den mother, Room Mother, and member of the Elgin Schools PTO.
As a young married lady, she previously worked for the Marion General Hospital as a nurse’s aide. Later, she found her true gift – sewing. As a certified Master Seamstress, Betty worked for Frank Brothers and Sutton & Leightner. She was very talented and made many garments, quilts, and various arts & crafts. She also loved gardening and horticulture. She was an active farmer’s wife and worked many years on the family farm, Carey Farms, Inc. of Green Camp. As a young married couple, Richard and Betty participated in Young Farmers and instilled a love for agriculture in their children.
Betty’s caring Christian nurturing will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Her sense of humor and love for life was endless. For those that knew and loved her, she can never be replaced but only comforted in the fact that she is at peace with her Savior.
Friends may call Thursday June 30th, 2011 from 5-8 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 1, 2011 at 11:00 am at the Rush Creek (Essex) United Methodist Church with Rev. Bill Synder officiating. Burial will follow at the Mt. Olive Cemetery.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Rush Creek United Methodist Church, 32697 St. Rt. 37, Richwood, OH 43344.
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com.
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