Betty L (Sleasman) DeWitt

Auburn – Betty L Dewitt, 89, died Wednesday October 2, 2019 at her home in Auburn. She was born in Indian Head, PA on July 24, 1930 to Peter and Emma (Miller) Sleasman. She was a 1948 Graduate of Connellsville High School in Connellsville, PA. Betty was a homemaker, an avid reader and student of the bible and was a great seamstress. Her family was her pride and joy and meant everything to her. She was a very active and faithful member of Indian Village Church of God. She belonged to the Dorcas Circle of the church and was a longtime member of Chatter Bells Home Demonstration Club. She married William C DeWitt on August 6, 1950 in Hagerstown, MD and he passed away January 1, 2010. Surviving are 2 sons and 4 daughters, Sandi (Frank) Davis of Fort Wayne, Bill DeWitt of Pemberville, OH, Susan (Dan) Davis of Garrett, Rick (Lori) DeWitt of Auburn, Sheri (Mark) George of Auburn and Shelly (Rick) Richter of Indianapolis; 15 grandchildren, Cristy Greene, Brian (Amber) Davis, Lisa (Ron) Hickman, Nathan (Chelsea) DeWitt, Jesse DeWitt, Isaac (Annie) DeWitt, Emerald (Jared) Yorke, Jedd Davis, Mellow (Thoger) Lund, Calvin George, Claire George, Clayton George, Cailyn George, Drew Richter, Riley Richter, and Kiersten Richter; 15 great grandchildren, Hollitte Greene, Hayden Greene, Tristen Davis, Bryson Davis, Halle Davis, Caden Davis, Morgan Davis, Troy Hickman, Brantley Hickman, Maddie Hickman, Abby Hickman, Baltazar Lund, Judah Yorke, Soloman Yorke and Noah DeWitt. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a sister and her husband, Thelma and Russell Pritts and a brother and his wife, Donald and Arlene Sleasman. Services will be 2 PM Saturday October 5, 2019 at Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 1860 Center Street, Auburn, IN with Ben Gates officiating. Burial will follow the service in Woodlawn Cemetery in Auburn. Calling is Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home. Memorials can be given in Betty’s name to Bear Lake Church Camp, Chapel Fund. To send condolences visit www.fellerandclark.com.