Betty Mae Rowan

Betty Mae Rowan (nee Sanders), 82 of Vermilion, died Saturday, March 7, 2009 in New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph, Lorain after a sudden illness. She was born February 24, 1927 in French Creek, WV and has been a Vermilion resident for the past 54 years. She had worked in a hospital while living in West Virginia and when she moved to Vermilion she had several jobs including working for South Shore Packing. Betty enjoyed gardening, crafts, shopping, and crossword puzzles. Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Hubert "Jack" Rowan and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents, George Sr. and Emma (nee Kearns) Sanders; brothers, Foren and George Jr. Sanders; and sisters, Florence Ware, Mid Noto, and Novel Ward. Friends may call Tuesday, March 10, 2009 from 10 until the time of the funeral service at 12 Noon at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, Ohio. Reverend Bennie Rowan will officiate. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Vermilion.