Betty Lou Carey - Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home

#1 from:

Pastor Michele Holloway
Essex, Oh

Tue, Jun 28, 2011 at 5:07 PM

Dear Carey Family,
My heart is broken at our loss of Betty. She was so very dear to me and it just won't be the same without her. I am also saddened that I am out of the state and will be unable to be there with all of you in your time of sadness and sorrow and to celebrate a life that truly brightened mine. I loved Betty and I will miss her greatly.

#2 from:

The Famiies of Royal & Maxine Webb of near Essex, OHIO
Marion, OHIO

Tue, Jun 28, 2011 at 8:28 PM

Mrs.Carey was a name I recall hearing and speaking in the Essex Methodist Church on Sundays and Vacation Bible School... our family lived outside of Essex and for years, our parents made sure we attended ...Mrs. Carey told the most interesting biblical stories of the people in the Bible, as I think she knew it would take alot of creativity on her part to keep us Webb kids listening....I will remember Mrs. Carey and her teachings of scripture.

#3 from:

Ruth Anderson
Green Camp

Tue, Jun 28, 2011 at 8:33 PM

Dear Richard and family:
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Betty. I always enjoyed seeing her at
the Green Camp Senior Citizens meeting.
I pray that God will be with you and give you strength during this time.
Love & prayers
Ruth Anderson

#4 from:

The Harper Family
Green Camp

Tue, Jun 28, 2011 at 8:46 PM

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time. Betty was a wonderful and very kind lady with a smile that would light up your day. She will be sadly missed.

#5 from:

George and Marilyn Coleman
Richwood

Tue, Jun 28, 2011 at 11:48 PM

Deborah Dick and all
I just don't know what to say. Betty really enjoyed her last birthday party. We will miss her terribly.
love and prayers

#6 from:

mary jo and gary baxter
marion ohio

Wed, Jun 29, 2011 at 7:09 AM

Richard and Matt and all the family we are so very sorry to hear about your beloved Betty=Mom I will truly miss her she was such an inspiration to me she will be missed by all who knew her she was so much fun MATT do you remember when she went to the fair with us and you, Kim and she rode in the back of our old pick up truck again so very sorry MARY jo and GARY BAXTER

#7 from:

Dave & Jodi Bopp
Marion Ohio

Wed, Jun 29, 2011 at 7:53 AM

Rick and Vicky and family so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful picture of your mother in the paper. Our prayers are with you.

#8 from:

Campbell Hausfeld - Leona Hoff
Harrison, OH

Wed, Jun 29, 2011 at 8:42 AM

Sorry to hear about your mother, Matt. We here are Campbell have you in our thoughts and prayers. Your mother lookes like she loved life. I bet she was a hoot. Be sure to take home the planter from Campbell Hausfeld.

#9 from:

Deborah Welch
Marion, OH

Wed, Jun 29, 2011 at 9:23 AM

I am so sorry for your loss. Betty was a special person. I will miss her smiling face and beautiful quilts at our guild meetings. I have fond memories of time spent with Betty at our quilt show at Celebrate Summer. It won't be the same without her.

#10 from:

Bryan and Lisa Bumgarner
Richwood

Wed, Jun 29, 2011 at 10:50 AM

Richard and family,
We were sad to hear of the passing of Betty. She made our transition from Central UMC to Rushcreek easier. She had a great smile and was a wonderful lady. We grew to love her and we will miss her. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Bryan and Lisa

#11 from:

Al &Leslie Asbury and family

Wed, Jun 29, 2011 at 1:02 PM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

#12 from:

Harry & Jacki Miller
Morral, OH

Wed, Jun 29, 2011 at 4:27 PM

To Richard and family, we are very sorry to hear about Betty. We will keep you in our prayers.

#13 from:

Erin Metzger
Worthington, Ohio

Wed, Jun 29, 2011 at 10:31 PM

I attend Columbus State with Deborah and I was so sorry to hear of her mother's passing. I am so sorry for all of the families loss, as Deborah spoke of her mother with such kind words. I will always remember Debb saying, "I don't know what I'm going to do without my friend."
Debb- your mom is looking over you and is so proud of all of your accomplishments. Although I've only known you a short time, I feel blessed to have such a kind spirit in my life. You make others lives better, by just being you.
Please let me know if you need anything at all.
Erin Metzger

#14 from:

Ann Thomas
Marion, Ohio

Thu, Jun 30, 2011 at 8:39 AM

I am in the Bits and Pieces Quilt Guild at the Marion Public Library. Betty came to the meeting last week so it was a shock to read her obituary in the paper. She fondly told us of her son patting her head as they went to the hospital on her birthday. No one had been aware of her illness until she told us.
Betty brought a completed quilt to the meeting. She did exquisite hand quilting. Each stitch looked like it could have been done on a machine. It was probably the last piece she completed. We will miss her presence at the meetings. She was always smiling and participated in show and tell with her wonderful work.
May God comfort you as you rejoice in her life and miss her in the days to come. I hope you will treasure her pieces and pass them on to younger members of the family. Maybe someone will pick up her skill.
Sincerely,
Ann

#15 from:

Don and Juanita Meredith
(former Green Campers)

Thu, Jun 30, 2011 at 9:22 AM

We send our sincerest sympathy to the Carey family on the loss of your dear wife and mother, Betty. She had an excellent obituary of a well-lived life.
May God bless you all,
Blessings, Don and Juanita Meredith

#16 from:

Lee and Margaret Crawford
Wichita KS

Thu, Jun 30, 2011 at 9:28 AM

How fortunate we were to have dinner with Betty and Richard, Mary, and Jeff and Deborah a couple of weeks ago when we were visiting Jeff and Deborah. Betty was her fun-loving self and told us stories about her life with Richard. We always got such a kick out of her stories as she led such a colorful life. We especially enjoyed the outings with Betty and Jeff and Deborah to historical sites in central Ohio. Betty enjoyed planning those and the fun places we would eat. We'll miss her lots but know she has gone to be with God.

#17 from:

Larry Nibert
richwood

Thu, Jun 30, 2011 at 12:39 PM

Mary so Sorry for your loss .

#18 from:

Tom & Betty Krist
Marion, Ohio

Thu, Jun 30, 2011 at 11:32 PM

Our hearts go out to you Richard, we will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

#19 from:

Larry Krist
Galloway, Oh

Fri, Jul 1, 2011 at 12:28 AM

Richard,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Not a lot a person can say at a time like this but I just found out tonight. May god bless you and Betty.

Larry Krist

#20 from:

Mabel Cheetham
Marion, OH

Fri, Jul 1, 2011 at 10:32 AM

Betty shared her latest quilt at our June Bits and Pieces Quilt Guild meeting. As we admired it we didn't realize it would be her last. Betty was an inspiration to us, and we will miss her very much. My deepest sympathy to her family. May the wonderful memories you have of her bring you comfort and peace. Mabel Cheetham

#21 from:

Tom & Nancy Hafer
LaRue Ohio

Fri, Jul 1, 2011 at 11:24 AM

Debbie and Family,
We're so sorry to hear of the sudden loss of your Mom. I shall always remember her big smiles, beautiful sewing skills (I was always amazed at your beautiful clothes that your Mom made you in high school!), and most of all what a "classy" lady she slways seemed to be. May the many "good" memories help to bring you some comfort in the hard days ahead. Take care, and thinking of you.
Tom & Nancy

#22 from:

Pam Bumgarner

Mon, Jul 4, 2011 at 5:20 PM

I am sorry to hear of your Mother's passing . She was a wonderful person with a big smile and warm heart.

#23 from:

Janis Beaver Loch
Sylvania, OH

Mon, Jul 4, 2011 at 10:02 PM

Debbie and all of the Carey family, my sincere sympathies. I have so many fond memories of your mother. All the girl scout "experiences", she always showed us how to laugh at ourselves. My mother, Doris Beaver, always spoke highly of her. Betty was a gem and will live in our memories forever.
Sincerely,
Janis