Betty J. (Canfield) Hockensmith Obituary (1932

Let Us Pause to Honor the Memory of Mrs. Betty J. Canfield Hockensmith Mrs. Betty J. Canfield Hockensmith, age 80, of Madison, Indiana entered this life on September 7, 1932 in Madison, Indiana. She was the loving daughter of the late, John Harrison and Ines Lavaughn Clegg Canfield. She was raised in Madison and resided there most of her life. Betty was united in marriage to James D. Overton and this union was blessed with two sons, Mark & Keith. Betty was of the Christian faith and enjoyed music and singing. She loved to be with her family and found great enjoyment in crocheting, cooking, flowers and gardening. Betty was united in marriage to John Tilley and this union was blessed with one daughter, Lynette. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She had worked early in life for Grote Manufacturing in production. Betty was united in marriage to Leroy "Lee " Hockensmith and this union was blessed with a son, Kevin and a daughter, Kimberly. She later began a career as a psychiatric attendant with the Madison State Hospital retiring in 1999 after 33 1/2 years of service. Betty enjoyed volunteering and being a member of the Emma Scott Circle of King's Daughters' and the pink ladies. Betty died Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 9:04 p.m. at her home in Madison, Indiana. A LOVING FAMILY Betty will be missed by her loving sons: Mark Overton and his wife, Ann of Madison, Indiana, Keith Overton of Milton, Kentucky, Kevin Hockensmith and his wife, Tammy of Madison, Indiana; her loving daughter: Lynette Tilley of Vevay, Indiana; her grandchildren: Troy, Mark II, Jamie and Brandi; her great grandchildren: Bailey, Jenna, Serenity and James; her sisters: Nancy Larimore Crozier of Madison, Indiana, Melanie Lyon and her husband, Donald of Madison, Indiana, LaDonna Rue and her husband, John of Franklin, Indiana; her brother: David Canfield of Madison, Indiana; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Harrison and Ines Lavaughn Clegg Campbell; her daughter, D'Ette Kimberly "Tootie" Brawner died, July 31, 2008; her great granddaughter, Trinity Overton; her brothers, Ronnie, John, & Gerald Lee "Jerry" Canfield; her sister, Barbara Shipley. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Monday, May 20, 2013 at 11:00 a.m., by the Rev. Troy Hedges at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Springdale Cemetery in downtown Madison, Indiana. VISITATION Friends may call Sunday from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Monday from 9:00 a.m. until time of the service at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Cards are available at the funeral home. To send a flower arrangement in memory of Betty J. (Canfield) Hockensmith, please click here to visit our sympathy store.