Betty J. Delong

Age: 90 MarriedCity of Residence: Lebanon, IndianaDate of Death: Saturday, June 14, 2014Place of Death: At her residence in Lebanon, IndianaHeaven received a new angel on June 14, 2014. Betty Jean Delong passed away at home with her husband, Robert “Bob” Delong and caregivers, Lynda Albright and Teresa Smith, by her side. She was born in Boone County, Indiana on April 1, 1924, the daughter of the late Guy and Verlie (Quick) Allen. Betty was married to the late Marvin Hickson who passed away in 1968. On March 23, 1973, she was married to Robert “Bob” Delong, in Lebanon. Mr. Delong survives. Betty was raised and educated in Boone County and graduated from Kirklin High School in 1942. She attended Business College in Indianapolis following high school. Betty worked at the Boone County Bank. Then went to work for ASCS office in Lebanon and worked there for twenty-eight years, retiring in 1985. She received several awards for her work with ASCS. She was a devoted wife and mother of three. She loved to travel, fish and work on various crafts. Memberships: First Community Church – Lebanon, IndianaFuneral Services will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, Indiana, with Pastor Ron Kelley, officiating. Visitation is planned for Tuesday, June 17, 2014, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and again on Wednesday, June 18, 2014, beginning at 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home in Lebanon.Interment will follow services at Wright Bethel Cemetery in Waugh, Indiana. Survivors: Husband: Bob Delong – Lebanon, IndianaSon: Marvin Randall Hickson – New Whiteland, IndianaSon-in-law: Rev. Dr. Gordon Bardos – Sun City, Arizona Five GrandchildrenThree Step Grandchildren Eleven Great GrandchildrenTwo Great Great GrandchildrenFour Nieces Deceased: In addition to her parents and her first husband, Betty was preceded in death by a son, Gary Alan Hickson; a daughter, Tamara Sue (Hickson) Bardos; and three brothers, Alvin Allen, Wayne Allen and Charles “Ben” Allen. Memorials may be made to the First Community Church 701 North Lebanon Street Lebanon, Indiana 46052Or Great Lakes Caring Hospice 3768 Rome Drive, Suite A Lafayette, Indiana 47905