Mary Elizabeth “Betty” (Florence) Shanks, 92, of Columbus, died Nov. 10, 2017, at the Kobacker House in Columbus.
She retired after 17 years working for Mount Carmel Medical Center in the distribution department. She graduated from New Dover High School in 1943 and was a member of Westgate United Methodist Church.
She was born on Sept. 7, 1925, in Pickaway County, to the late Henry and Altia Huffman Florence. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Shanks; two brothers; a half-sister; and four half-brothers.
She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl (Roger) Cline; sons, Gary (Patti) Shanks and David (Connie) Shanks; grandchildren, Lea (Gary) Wollam, Kevin (Erin) Minerd and Joseph (Sabrina) Shanks; great-grandchildren, Nora, Jeremiah and David Wollam, Dylan and Ethan Minerd and Hailey Shanks; brother-in-law, Robert Shanks of Marysville; sisters-in-law, Mary Shanks of Marysville and Frances Florence of Bradenton, Florida; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Jerry Spears Funeral Home, 2693 W. Broad St., Columbus, Tuesday, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Rev. Roland Moore will officiate a funeral service Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Jackson Township Cemetery in Pickaway County.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kobacker House, 800 McConnell Rd., Columbus, OH 43214.