Elizabeth “Betty” Wessell, 92, of Loogootee, passed away on Wednesday March 27, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her family.
She was born on December 24, 1926 in Loogootee, Indiana to Everett and Helen (Patterson) DeVault.
Betty was a life time member of the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and sang in the choir for many years. She loved to crochet, embroidery, and Swedish weave.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Everett and Helen, her siblings; Charles DeVault, Louis DeVault, and Mary Margaret Allen, and her nieces and nephew.
Betty is survived by her children; Helen (Jim) Acton of Loogootee, Mary Charlene Burr of Odon, Sue (William) Waggoner of Shoals, Charles “Chuck” (Trudy) Wessell of Washington, her sister SR Lorraine DeVault OSB of St. Benedict in Ferdinand, 10 Grandchildren, 16 Great Grandchildren, 4 Great – Great Grandchildren, and her friendly dog and companion “Patches”.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Very Rev. J. Kenneth Walker at 10:00 A.M Monday April 1, 2019 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Sunday March 31, 2019 from 4:00 until 8:00 P.M and Monday April 1, 2019 from 9:00 A.M until 9:45 A.M at Blake Funeral home in Loogootee.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church for Masses.
Arrangements provided by Blake Funeral Home.
Online condolences can be made at www.blakefuneralhomes.com