Elizabeth (Betty Joseph) Sprague: 1927 – 2009
Elizabeth (Betty Joseph) Sprague, 81, formerly of Fort Wayne and Columbia City, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 24, 2009. Her family is thankful that she is now at peace.
She was born in Napfor, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Rome and Catherine (Strong) Campbell, and lived in Fort Wayne until moving to Columbia City in 1994. Employed as a waitress, she worked at the Van Orman Hotel, Ceruti’s, and the Waynewood Inn. She was a member of the Saturn Christian Church near Laud, DAV Ladies Auxiliary, AMVETS Post 33 Ladies Auxiliary, and Women of the Moose in Columbia City.
Surviving are five sons Philip Joseph of Chicago, Peter (Becky) Joseph of Fort Wayne, Michael Joseph of Fort Wayne, Frank (Suzanne) Joseph of Carmel, James (Bobbi) Joseph of Fort Wayne, and Timothy (Rhonda) Sprague of Erin, Tenn; two sisters Juanita Robbins of Dayton, Ohio and Margaret Flannery of Pensacola, Fla; 14 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother Charles Campbell; three sisters Bertha Whiteman, Gertrude Morrison, and Bobbie Jean Massingale; and by a daughter Katherine Joseph Sloffer.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a. m. Wednesday, May 27, at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco with Rev. Russell Riley, pastor of Saturn Christian Church, officiating.
The family will receive friends a the funeral home on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p. m., or one hour prior to the service.
Burial will be in the Christian Chapel Cemetery, Merriam.
For those who wish, memorials may be directed in memory of Katherine Joseph Sloffer to the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Research, P. O. Box 80201, Fort Wayne, IN 46898
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May 25th, 2009 at 8:16 am
Aunt Betty was a very special lady who lived life to its fullest. We are so glad for the memories that we can fall back on in difficult times like these to help get us through. The heavens have one more angel to watch over us till our time is done on Earth. May God bless and keep her family and loved ones in his precious care and let them know that others are praying for them during this time of sorrow. We love you, will miss you but you will remain in our hearts forever.
May 25th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
Pete/Becky,
Our deepest sympathy – We are so sorry to hear about the lost of your Mother. We are praying for you and all of the family left behind. We are asking God for travel mercies for the family as we know some are coming a great distance. May you celebrate your Mothers life and remember the wonderful memories she gave to each sibling.
God Bless,
Praying for Peace and Comfort
Selma and Tim Hough and Family
May 25th, 2009 at 8:47 pm
Pete, Becky and Family
I am so very sorry to hear of the death of you mother, mother-in-law, grandma. I know how very difficult this time is for you, but I also know that now she is in a better place.
My prayer and thoughts and with you.
Love,
Marie
May 26th, 2009 at 9:08 am
Pete:
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rich
May 26th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
Our prayers are with you and the family during this time of loss.
Jimmy and Renee Branton
May 26th, 2009 at 7:32 pm
I will always remember as a child, Aunt Betty having a big smile and special hug for me, my brother, and sisters whenever she came to Lexington, Kentucky to visit. Over the years we looked forward to Betty’s visits. She was a very special lady in the truest sense of the word. I wanted you to know that my thoughts and my deepest sympathy are with the family during these trying times.
Roger Humphries, son of Margaret Flannery, Betty’s sister.
May 26th, 2009 at 9:09 pm
Peter,
I am so sorry to hear the death of your mother. Please accept my deepest sympathy. My thoughts are with you and your family.
May 27th, 2009 at 6:40 am
Pete – Becky; Our prayers are with you and the family during this time of loss. We know now that she is with God watching over you.
Daniels family
May 27th, 2009 at 9:52 am
Our deepest sympathy to your family from ours. Although we did not know Betty we were childhood friends with Jim and Frank and wish to send them our condolences and let them know our thoughts and prayers are with them
May 27th, 2009 at 10:56 am
Sorry to read about your Mother. She worked for us at Waynewood and we had a good time those years. Hope all is well with the rest of the family and she will always be remembered.
May 27th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Dear Joseph Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother…she has flitted through my mind at odd moments throughout my life…as well as all of you…I hope you find peace at this time….