Elizabeth 'Betty' Bennett Evans, 81

MILLVILLE - Elizabeth "Betty" Bennett Evans, of Millville, died Saturday, May 31, 2008, in Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a short illness. She was 81.

Betty was born on Nov. 21, 1926, to the late J. Swainey and Marie Bennett of Clarksville.

Her passion was her grandson and great-grandsons, needlework and crafting.

She was very talented in all kinds of handwork and was very giving.

Betty also loved to watch, and attend when possible, baseball games.

She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary, past member of the Millville Volunteer Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary and Republican committeewoman for the 38th District for many years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Frank S. Bennett Sr., in 2006.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, John "Jack" Evans; son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Carol Evans of Dagsboro; grandson and wife, J.S. and JoAnna Evans of Frankford; two great-grandsons, John and Joel; a sister and her husband, Gloria and Ronald McCabe; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A graveside service will be at noon Thursday in Millville Methodist Cemetery, Millville.

Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Seaside Christian Academy, 12637-A Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, MD 21842.

Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services of Frankford.