Betty McCammon Boley, beloved wife and mother who excelled at the art of homemaking, died from pancreatic cancer March 6, 2011. Betty began her life’s journey on December 11, 1929 in Sellersburg, Indiana, the daughter of John Lester McCammon and Ruby Alice Prather of the former Sellersburg business, McCammon Prather Motor Company.
The early loss of her father and the strong desire for a happy family environment experienced at the homes of her maternal and paternal grandparents shaped the focus of Betty’s life. There were always cousins with which to play, good cooking, and homemade ice cream. Those relationships flourish to this day and she has certainly created a family who loves her dearly as illustrated in the book, The Boley Family, written by her grandchildren.
She married John Raymond Boley in 1948 and they moved their family to Lexington, Indiana in 1956. Betty and Raymond raised their four children on a 275 acre farm, setting a wonderful example of industry and hospitality combined with church and community involvement. Betty demonstrated life skills, supported her children in their school activities, led 4-H clubs, taught Sunday and Bible school, and insisted on piano lessons for everyone.
When her children went to college, Betty accepted a job for a few years as head Cook at the local Lexington Elementary School. She claimed she saved every penny to pay tuition, except for a Christmas present or two. Her expert cooking advice prompted a recent cookbook, Dining With The Boleys, also published by her grandchildren. Using her exquisite sewing skills, Betty taught sewing and quilting classes and produced many award winning quilts.
Betty was an active member of Scottsburg United Methodist Church, several quilting circles, and Greenbriar Homemakers, serving at the County, District and State levels of the Homemakers’ organization. She worked tirelessly to build a successful open class exhibition for the Scott County Fair. Betty was recognized by Purdue University for many years of service to 4-H and to the Cooperative Extension Service.
Betty was preceded in death by her father, mother and brother, Allen McCammon, and one great grandchild.
Betty’s dream of a loving family came true. She leaves behind her devoted husband of 63 years, John Raymond Boley; four children, Sandra Boley Wildman of Madison, IN., Devona Boley Burns (Steven) and Dennis Ray Boley (Jill) of Scottsburg, IN., and Sharon Boley Meneou (Thomas) of Jeffersonville, IN.; nine grandchildren, Katie Wildman of Iowa City, IA., Karoline Burns Gantt (Jason), Kendrah and Kimberly Burns and Rayanne Boley all of Scottsburg, IN., Kevin, T.J., Scott and Lindsey Meneou of Clark County, IN. and six beautiful great grandchildren.
Our family invites you to visit with us at Scottsburg Methodist Church, Saturday, March 12, 2011 from 3-8:00 P.M. and Sunday, March 13, 2011 from 1:30–3:00 P.M. The funeral will follow at 3:00 P.M. with burial in the Scottsburg Cemetery.
The early loss of her father and the strong desire for a happy family environment experienced at the homes of her maternal and paternal grandparents shaped the focus of Betty’s life. There were always cousins with which to play, good cooking, and homemade ice cream. Those relationships flourish to this day and she has certainly created a family who loves her dearly as illustrated in the book, The Boley Family, written by her grandchildren.
She married John Raymond Boley in 1948 and they moved their family to Lexington, Indiana in 1956. Betty and Raymond raised their four children on a 275 acre farm, setting a wonderful example of industry and hospitality combined with church and community involvement. Betty demonstrated life skills, supported her children in their school activities, led 4-H clubs, taught Sunday and Bible school, and insisted on piano lessons for everyone.
When her children went to college, Betty accepted a job for a few years as head Cook at the local Lexington Elementary School. She claimed she saved every penny to pay tuition, except for a Christmas present or two. Her expert cooking advice prompted a recent cookbook, Dining With The Boleys, also published by her grandchildren. Using her exquisite sewing skills, Betty taught sewing and quilting classes and produced many award winning quilts.
Betty was an active member of Scottsburg United Methodist Church, several quilting circles, and Greenbriar Homemakers, serving at the County, District and State levels of the Homemakers’ organization. She worked tirelessly to build a successful open class exhibition for the Scott County Fair. Betty was recognized by Purdue University for many years of service to 4-H and to the Cooperative Extension Service.
Betty was preceded in death by her father, mother and brother, Allen McCammon, and one great grandchild.
Betty’s dream of a loving family came true. She leaves behind her devoted husband of 63 years, John Raymond Boley; four children, Sandra Boley Wildman of Madison, IN., Devona Boley Burns (Steven) and Dennis Ray Boley (Jill) of Scottsburg, IN., and Sharon Boley Meneou (Thomas) of Jeffersonville, IN.; nine grandchildren, Katie Wildman of Iowa City, IA., Karoline Burns Gantt (Jason), Kendrah and Kimberly Burns and Rayanne Boley all of Scottsburg, IN., Kevin, T.J., Scott and Lindsey Meneou of Clark County, IN. and six beautiful great grandchildren.
Our family invites you to visit with us at Scottsburg Methodist Church, Saturday, March 12, 2011 from 3-8:00 P.M. and Sunday, March 13, 2011 from 1:30–3:00 P.M. The funeral will follow at 3:00 P.M. with burial in the Scottsburg Cemetery.
Stewart & Hoagland Funeral Home in Scottsburg, IN. is in charge of the service. http://www.stewartfuneralhome.net/obituaries/2011/2011_obits.htm
Donations in honor of Betty may be made to Scottsburg Methodist Church, 615 S. Honeyrun Pkwy, Scottsburg, IN. 47170-6717. Envelopes will be available at the church.
That is a beautiful tribute to Betty and the picture is a good one. She was always a lady that took pride in her appearance as is shown in the picture. We truly will miss her as she was always interested in what was going on with family as that is how we were all brought up. She has a wonderful, caring immediate family who will carry on her legacy. We will be proud to have one of the cookbooks so that we can think of Betty and her family when we make one of the recipes. Love and prayers continue for all of the family especially Raymond as they were always a very loving, compassionate couple.
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