Betty Mae Green, 86 , of rural South Whitley, died peacefully at 7:45 p.m. Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Miller's Merry Manor, Warsaw where she had been a resident for the past eight days.

She was born February 22, 1935, in Allen County, Indiana, a daughter of the late Gordon and Hollace (Clark) Cummins. Her formative years were spent in Huntertown where she attended Huntertown High School.

In 1964, she moved to rural South Whitley near the junction of Whitley, Wabash, and Kosciusko counties.

For over 15 years she worked for Fox Products, South Whitley as an assembler. Prior she worked with her family at their printing business known as Whitko Printing, South Whitley.

She enjoyed caring for her property meticulously mowing her four acres and growing flowers around the house. She is remembered as a great cook and for her delicious baked goods. Indoor activities included sewing and crochet. Her home was the gathering place for Christmas and other family gatherings as she was always the gracious host. She liked to travel with her friends visiting destinations throughout the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean.

Surviving are three sons, Jerry R. (Chris) Green, Tracy J. (Phoebe) Green both of South Whitley and Kent G. Green of northwest Indiana; four grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren and a sister, Jean Meyer of Toledo, Ohio.

Additionally, she was preceded in death by a brother Lowell "Jack" Cummins.

The funeral service is 3 p.m. Wednesday at Smith & Sons Miller Chapel, South Whitley. Burial is at the South Whitley Cemetery. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until the service Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorials are to donor's choice.