SUNBURY — Ruth Elizabeth “Betty” Tomlinson, 92, of Sunbury died Sunday, April 19, 2009, at Country View of Sunbury.
She was born Sept. 4, 1916, near Mount Sterling to the late L. Newton and Ella (Taylor) Jones. She graduated from Fairfield High School and Office Training School.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray William Tomlinson; brother, Eldon Jones; sister, Mary Green; and great-grandson, Justin Romans.
Survived by daughter, Brenda (William) Payne; son, John L. (Susan) Tomlinson; grandchildren, Kenneth Brush, Kevin Brush, Kathryn Londerville, Megan and John Tomlinson; several great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Jeannette Jones.
Friends may call Wednesday from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the DeVore-Snyder Funeral Home, Sunbury, where services will follow at 4:30 p.m., with the Rev. Brian Smith officiating. Private graveside services at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Memorial contributions to Sunbury Untied Methodist Church, 100 W. Cherry St., Sunbury, OH 43074; or Mount Carmel Hospice, 793 W. State St., Columbus, OH 43222. Condolences at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.
