Betty Ann Van Why

Franklin, NC - Betty Ann Van Why, age 63, of Franklin, NC, formerly of East Stroudsburg, PA, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2011 while under the care of hospice at Angel Medical Center. Born in Northampton County, PA, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Hilda Bush Hill. A 1966 graduate of Bangor Area High School she was a homemaker; an avid quilter and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Betty is survived by her husband of 43 years, Larry Van Why of Franklin, NC; two daughters, Kimberley Grube and husband Richard of Bethlehem, PA and Michelle McAndrews and husband Timothy of Hurtsboro, AL; one son, Kyle Van Why and wife Kathleen of Duncannon, PA; four sisters, Virginia Batchler, Lila Marchese, Mary Jane Anderson, and Elaine Rutt; one brother, Richard Hill; seven grandchildren, Zachary, Joshua and Elizabeth Grube, Paige McAndrews, and Mitchell, Josephine and Calvin Van Why, and one great-granddaughter, Rylee Grube. She was preceded in death by one sister, Marlene Reddinger.

Private memorial services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in memory of Betty Van Why to Angel Medical Center Hospice, 120 Riverview St., Franklin, NC 28734.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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