Betty Jane Foor, 78, of Brimfield, died peacefully surrounded by her family Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna.
She was born April 25, 1934 in Akron to Clarence and Mabel Adams. She was a 1952 graduate of Greensburg High School. Betty had worked as a secretary at several area businesses and finally retiring after 20 years with K-Mart. She was a member of First Freedom Baptist Church. She loved to quilt and will be remembered for her sense of humor. She loved to read and was an avid sports fan. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Richard J. Foor; daughters, Valerie (Robert) Bryan of Cuyahoga Falls and Cheryl Smith of Akron; son, Richard W. (Lynn) Foor of Mentor; grandchildren, Robert (Erin) Melzer of Ravenna, Corey (Heather) Smith of Stow, Sarah Salada of Akron, and Hannah Foor of Mentor; seven great grandchildren; sisters, Dora Sewell of Barberton and Mabel Hall of Green. She was preceded in death by her five siblings.
Calling hours will be held 4-6 PM Sunday, December 9th at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent where funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Monday, December 10th with Pastor Dan Alexoff officiating. Burial will be held at Restland Cemetery in Brimfield. Memorials may be made to Animal Protective League, 8122 Infirmary Road, Ravenna, OH 44266.