Elizabeth "Betty" Naden
Elizabeth ‘Betty” Naden, 85 of Tipton, died at 3:09 p.m. on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born on January 27, 1936 in Lebanon, New Hampshire to William Chase & Pauline (Wilcox) Wheeler. Betty was married twice, she first married Vance Funkhouser on November 20, 1954 and then later on she married Robert Bruce Naden on June 6, 1979. Robert Naden preceded her in death on September 10, 1980.
Betty was a homemaker while her kids were young; later on she worked at Pioneer Seeds in Tipton. She finished out her working career in the office of Tipton Utilities where she would always greet the customers with her familiar smile and conversation. Betty was a life-member of the Whitestown American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, where she was also a past president. She was a member of St. Lukes United Methodist Church in Indianapolis. Betty enjoyed the fellowship of the Tipton Coffee Girls. Betty was very active in the community; she volunteered many hours with the Tipton Hospital Pharmacy and was a yearly volunteer with the Tipton County Pork Festival.
Her talents were very apparent as she cooked meals for the family, canned during the harvest season, crocheted and made many counted cross stitch items. Betty truly enjoyed her role as mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Survivors include children: William “Scott” Funkhouser and wife Lynda of Kokomo, Timothy Funkhouser of Zionsville, Glenn Funkhouser and husband Henry of Tipton, Marilyn Behrman of Bloomington, Susan Naden of Daytona Beach, Florida, James “Jim” Naden and wife Gale of Tipton and Joan Naden Clay and husband Colin of Fort Collins, Colorado. Betty has 16 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son Owen “Dale” Funkhouser and his wife Nancy and a granddaughter Jill Behrman.
A memorial celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 11 at Kemp United Methodist Church with Rev. Karla Elliott presiding. The family will receive friends from noon until service time. Masks are recommended. Inurnment at Fairview Cemetery will take place following the ceremony.
The funeral will be live streamed on the Kemp United Methodist Church live feed on Facebook and recorded for watching later on Sally’s obituary page at www.young-nichols.com where condolences may be left for her family.
Memorial donations may be made to Whitestown American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, 5 Linville Ave, Whitestown, Indiana, 46075 or Tipton County Humane Society, P.O. Box 237, Tipton, Indiana, 46072.
Young-Nichols Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements.
Glenn, Henry & Casey
“May you take comfort in loving memory and the friends and family that surround you.” “May the pain you feel now be nothing compared to joy found within the memories of Betty” “I can’t express how much we loved and cherished Betty. Our deepest condolences for your loss.
So very sorry ❤️🙏🏼
With Love, Ruby, Mike & Shawna
Glenn so sorry about your mother she was a very special lady
Rob and I want to send our sincere condolences to the Funkhouser family for the loss of your Mom/Grandma. Sending hugs and prayers for peace at your time of sorrow..
She was a special person in so many ways
We too will miss her
Great Pic !! Betty was a special lady ! We (the guys) loved her here at work ! She always had a smile on her face and was always good for a Apple Pie !
Scott, Linda, and the rest of the family, I am so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. She was a wonderful woman and will be surely missed.
Scott, Linda & family, thinking of you at this time, so sorry for the loss of your Mom.
So sorry for your loss, Betty always had a smile and ready to share all about her family.when you met up with her. Prayers for all the family.
So sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. She was the most kindest person I have come across, I knew she made good pies and I mentioned that I liked Gooseberry pie and she made me one!. I told her onetime that I was looking for a Geo Pet for my wife for Christmas but couldn’t find one,just joking around. Days later I saw her at the Utility office and she told me about a store that had them. She had a heart of gold..
I am sorry for your loss.
Sending you my love and prayers. It’s never easy losing a momma.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Peace be with you.
Susie and family, we are very sorry for your loss. May peace rest with you.