Betty Layton

Betty S. Layton 78, Indianapolis, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2006 after a long illness. She was born May 14, 1928 in Indianapolis to the late Harry and Ruth (Baum) Shockley. Betty was a 1946 graduate of Shortridge High School and a 1950 graduate of Indiana University where she earned a B.S. in business. She was employed by General Motors, Allison Gas Turbine for 35 years as a program administrator. Betty will be long remembered by her friends and family for her loving ways and sense of humor. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 1st at 1 p.m. in Leppert Mortuary, Nora Chapel where friends may visit with the family Tuesday, October 31st from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Survivors include her Life Partner, Melinda Burcham; nieces, Cindy Schwimmer, Connie Hackett, Ann Shockley and Elizabeth Vassillo; a nephew, Mark Shockley and sister in law, Jeanne Shockley. Betty was preceded in death by her brothers, William and Harry Shockley. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Home for Friendless Animals, P.O. Box 217, Waynetown, IN 47990. You are invited to visit the guest book at www.leppertmortuary.com...[more]

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