Betty J. Skidmore

Betty J. Skidmore, lifelong resident of Evergreen, Ohio, 77 years old, went to be with her Lord July 7, 2010. Not only was Betty a Christian lady, but she lived by her Grandmother's philosophy of always treating everyone with respect and dignity.

Betty was born in Evergreen August 9, 1932, daughter of the late Gladys Skidmore, granddaughter of the late Otis and Margaret Rousey Skidmore. She graduated from Bidwell Porter High School in 1950, thanks to Jean Robbie (Barr)allowing her to copy from her papers. After graduation Betty had the opportunity to go to work for the telephone company, thanks to Principal Howard Hardway. However, her Grandmother had broken her leg in a car wreck; consequently, she passed on the job to care for her. That characteristic of looking after others would be one of her most endearing and lifelong traits.

During the years before and after graduation and her employment at the Bob Evans Sausage plant, she worked for her grandfather in the fields growing commercial crops, but tomatoes were always her first love. One could always venture into her basement and find a Mason jar of canned tomatoes. She made the best vegetable soup from them.

That truck farming gave Betty the work ethic that caused Bob Evans to hire her at the Bidwell plant in 1960. With this job Betty made lifelong friends especially one very strong willed woman Liz Fisher from Teens Run. They became such good friends that what one bought to wear the other one did too. They also introduced the family to Jim's Spaghetti House in Huntington which they frequented for years. As usual they ate or took home every item that they ordered. Nothing went to waste with those two. Betty worked at the plant until 1979 when Rheumatoid Arthritis forced her into early retirement.

During her retirement years Betty became deeply involved in the Trinity United Methodist Church at Porter. This church resulted from the merger of the churches of Vinton, Westerman (Evergreen) and Porter. She made friends with many in the new church such as Lena Perdue, Doris Snedegar, Virginia Stout and others. She was very active in the Women of Trinity United Methodist Church. One could always find her collecting the money at the church yard sales. Her hot dog sauce was a favorite of all who frequented the sales.

Betty is survived by one aunt, Rose Skidmore, and many cousins who will all miss her deeply. She touched many people and will not only be missed by the family, but the community as well. She will be interred at the Skidmore family cemetery in Evergreen. Friends may call at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Wetherholt Chapel, Gallipolis on Friday, July 9, 2010 from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 PM. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home on Saturday, July 10, 2010 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Mark Williams officiating.

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