Elizabeth Maria "Betty" (Morris) Townsend, 90, of Cochranville, passed away on Friday, December 2, surrounded by her family, under the care of Ware Presbyterian Home of Oxford. She was the widow of the late Joseph Williams Townsend, who passed away in 1995 after they had shared 49 years of marriage.
Born in Radnor, she was the daughter of the late Edith May (Muench) and Daniel Harner Morris, Sr. Elizabeth was a 1945 graduate of Tredyffrin Easttown High School. She was a 58 year resident of Cochranville, where she belonged to Cochranville United Methodist Church, serving in various church organizations. She volunteered in the Cochranville Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary, the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and belonged to the Golden Agers.
Elizabeth was a homemaker, worked the family farm, was a crossing guard and mini-bus driver.
She is survived by her children, Betty J. Sheller, wife of Raymond, of Gum Tree, Catherine L. Townsend of Cochranville, Jo-Ann E. McElhany, wife of Steven, of Cochranville; five grandchildren, Deron Franklin, Douglas Franklin, Monica Stoltzfus, Keith Stoltzfus and Crystal Martin; five stepgrandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and seven great, great grandchildren; one sister, Edith May (Morris) Thompson of Downingtown. She was predeceased by siblings, Daniel H. Morris, Jr., Walter F. Morris, Sr. and Charles F. Morris.
The Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, December 7th, 2016 at 11 AM at Cochranville U.M. Church, 92 Church St, Cochranville, PA 19330, followed by interment at Upper Octorara Cemetery of Parkesburg. The viewing will be held on both Tuesday evening from 6 until 8 PM at Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg and again on Wednesday morning at the Church from 10 until 11 AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cochranville U.M. Church at the above address.
Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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May the family and friends
May the family and friends find peace in your 'Sweet' memories. Sincerely, the Tolberts
Bets, Joanne, Kitty and family
Our thoughts are with you in this difficult time. May you find solace in knowing that she is in peace and that she loved you all very much. See you all on Wednesday.
Dan and Katie.
My thoughts and prayers at
My thoughts and prayers at this difficult time, I always enjoyed talking with Mrs. Townsend on each occasion I would bump into her - she was a very sweet lady - Rick McKinley
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Sending condolences to your
Sending condolences to your family. I attended CUMC for many years and Betty was always so kind and sweet to me and my family. She was also a wonderful, dear friend to my grandmother, Barbara Althouse. I know she will be missed.
She was a special person.
She was a special person. Thoughts and prayers with her family.
I would like to express my
I would like to express my condolences to the family of my roommate. It was my pleasure to share a room with such a nice lady and to get to know her loving family. I know she is now with the Lord.
Betty Downey
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Joanne and family, we all want to offer our condolences to you all. Betty, was a very special lady and I remember the many chats we had when she would call into the shop or stop by. We really appreciate all the things she did for us, ex. the christmas letters from Santa that she took care of for Kiana and Jason and the things she did for Kiana after her accident. Of course I can't not mention the times she made sure I got some of awesome potato salad.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. God Bless
Troy, Erin, Kiana, and Jason Brown
We all loved Betty at the
We all loved Betty at the pharmacy. She was a sweet and kind person. She will be missed by all of us.
Sorry for your loss.
So sorry to here about Aunt Betty's passing.
Love, Bob Butch Dennis and Pete Townsend
Sorry for your loss.
So sorry to here about Aunt Betty's passing.
Love, Bob Butch Dennis and Pete Townsend
and Family's
We are so saddened, by you're
We are so saddened, by you're loss. Betty was the sweetest, and most loving, and giving person we have ever known. We truly loved her, and are so sorry for you're loss. Thank you for sharing this amazing woman , with us.
Farewell, Betty
Jo-Ann, Betts, and Sis - Condolecnes on your Mom's passing. Such a dear lady she was.
My prayers and thoughts are
My prayers and thoughts are with your family. Betty was such a sweet and loving person. Always thinking and doing for others in their time of need. Her love for her family and all those around her always showed a kind and gentle soul. She is at peace with the Lord.
To Betty's family. We send
To Betty's family. We send our deepest condolences and sympathy to all of Betty's family. She was a wonderful , loving and caring person. I have wonderful memories when we worked together on the Ladies Auxillary. I always loved working and being with Betty. She was always great and fun to be with. I learned a lot from her and will never forget her. I will cherish those times and keep those wonderful memories in my heart. Forgive me for not attending the viewing which I thought was Tonight and just saw that it was Tuesday night. I so wanted to be there. Praying for you all at this difficult time. Our Love and our prayers are with you. Norman and Sue Laffey
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To Betty and her entire family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please take comfort among your caring friends and family.
Bruce and Jennifer Brod