Upland: Elizabeth U. "Betty" Mount, 84, passed away unexpectedly at 7:29 p.m. Tuesday at Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie. She was born in Marion, the daughter of the late Olen and Eva (Sharp) Allen. She married Russell Mount in Jonesboro on November 8, 1943. He preceded her in death September 15, 2007. Mrs. Mount was a 1943 graduate of Jefferson Township High School and had worked for several years at the Upland Greenhouse. She sold shirts for NTPA with her husband and in 1985 was honored with the Lyle Bishman Award. She enjoyed gardening and growing flowers. Betty was a 65 year member of the Hartford City Church of the Nazarene. Survivors include her daughter, Judy Sower, Upland; a granddaughter, Jennifer (Stan) Ervin; Warren, grandsons, Jeff Sower, Upland, Steve Mount, Jonesboro, Charles Mount, Marion; great grandchildren: Jonathan, Jason, Rachel Ervin, Kayla Koch, Skye Sower, Brothers, Olen Allen, Jr., Paul Allen; sister-in-law, Martha Piner,; special friend, Jackie Edwards. She was also preceded in death by a son, Donald, and sisters, Maxine Endsley, Naomi Carper, and Delene Sherron. Memorials may be made to the Hartford City Church of the Nazarene, 1400 W. Water St., Hartford City, In 47348. Service: 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 12, 2010, Jones-Smith Funeral Home, Upland, Indiana Officiating: Rev. Richard Dixon, Rev. Steve High Interment: Gardens of Memory, Muncie, Indiana Visitation: Thursday 2 - 4, 6 - 8 p.m., Jones-Smith Funeral Home, 259 N. Main St., Upland, IN 46989
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Melinda Stone Rodriguez - Marc.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:
"I remeember the Mount family reunions and the way Aunt Betty and Uncle Russell would make you feel loved! There was never a moment of silence when my Grandpa and Grandma would get together with them (Willilam & Mabel Mount)and the laughter was non-stop. They came to visit me here in Texas and meet my family and I felt so special that they would go out of their way to see me, even if it was only for a few hours. I will always love and miss them, but they are together again in paradise! Love and prayers to all of the family during the days to come, Melinda Sue (Linda Fay Mount's daughter)"
lori - March 13, 2010 at 12:28.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:
"Judy, Jen, and Jeff, I am so sorry to hear of mom and grandmas passing. She was truly a phenomenal lady and she will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this very sad time. May God bless all of you. Lori Owen"
DEE - March 11, 2010 at 02:38 .. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:
"Betty was a very special woman. I have never seen a woman with the strength and hard-headedness to withstand what she has been thru the last couple of years. I am sorry to see her go but I am also glad to she that she can be with Russel again, where she has wanted to be since he left her on this earth. I will always remember the day that I started taking care of her and Russel. They will both always be in my heart and mind. My love will go with Betty."
Mary Charlotte (Mount)Hamilton.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:
"Aunt Betty was a "special lady". She always had a smile on her face and made you feel good. I know she enjoyed her life with the "Love of her life, Russell". They both worked very hard, and in later years, were able to do a lot of traveling with the tractor races. They seemed to enjoy life, no matter what came their way. She let you know that God was in control of her life. She will be greatly missed. I am truly thankful that she is in no more pain, and has finally reached her HOME. Mary Charlotte Hamilton"