Elizabeth (Betty) Jane Sheridan

Elizabeth (Betty) Jane Sheridan entered peacefully into life immortal on October 22, 2010 shortly after celebrating her 66th wedding anniversary. Betty was born on October 7, 1925 in McKeesport, PA to Robert and Lucretia Lee. She met her husband Marlin in church in Johnstown, PA, and they were married on September 29, 1944 before Marlin headed to service in the South Pacific with the U.S. Navy. Betty completed her education at Indiana State Teachers College where she received a music degree, but not before she and Marlin had started their family. She put that music degree to good use in training her six children to appreciate music and attempt to play flute, piano, violin, and zither. While Betty felt that her primary mission was to be a loving wife and mother, which she performed exceptionally and patiently, she later became a successful businesswoman. She was equally adept at gardening, canning and preserving food, and needlework as she was running a successful international business. She and Marlin loved to travel around the world and lived in Ecuador, Iran, Turkey, Greece, Saudi Arabia, and Zimbabwe. Their love of travel led them to over 60 cruises, including an astounding 4-month circumnavigation of the world. Fascinated by the crafts and fabrics that she saw in their travels, she determined to share those arts and crafts by founding Sheridan Yarns - importing high-quality yarns and art items and creating needlework kits and custom sweaters. Wherever they lived, Betty was involved in her children's school activities and community events. As an accomplished cook, she was generous with the covered dishes at Methodist pot luck dinners. Betty had a reputation for her sweet disposition and calm, steady presence. Betty was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Robert Lee. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Marlin, and her brother and sister-in-law Edward and Shirley Lee. She is survived by six children and spouses: Susan and Carlton Sudduth, Carol and Larry Belfiore, Dave and Antonia Sheridan, Anne and John Fannan, Nancy and Jerry Kralik, and Dean and Jane Sheridan. Betty has 10 grandchildren: Dave, Carol, Jenny, Lisa, Sarah, Laura, Melissa, Galen, Logan, and Kaitlin and 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held for Betty from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at D.M. Dettling Funeral Directors, 14094 Memorial Drive in Houston. A private service will occur at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association (http://www.lbda.org) or your favorite charity.

Elizabeth (Betty) Jane Sheridan

October 7, 1925 - October 22, 2010