Obituary of Elizabeth "Betty" Brooks

Elizabeth "Betty" (Boyce) Brooks, 90, of Pickerington OH, and formerly of Cortland NY, died Sunday October 19, 2014. She was born March 14, 1924 in Cortland NY, to the late Henry and Florence Boyce. Her beloved family and friends have fond memories of her 90th birthday celebrated last March. Betty had memberships including Canal Winchester Senior Center, Red Hats Society, Lithopolis Garden Club and Peace Lutheran Church. She loved to sew and garden. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Letchworth John Brooks, (June 1999); triplet sisters, Alice, Clara, and Estana. Survivors include four children, Marcia (Gordon) Marcy, Susan Tarbona, Jeffrey (Donna) Brooks and Roland (Lea Anne) Brooks; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. A service will be held 11 am Friday November 7, Gibson Chapel, Cortland Rural Cemetery, 110 Tompkins St., Cortland NY, 13045. The Wright-Beard Funeral Home of Cortland is serving the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her name to Pelotonia or the American Heart Association. To offer online condolences visit www.wright-beard.com