Betty Jean Gilbert-Lawson, 50, of 06144 U.S. 127 S., Celina, died at 2:05 p.m. May 7, 2008, at her residence. Death was due to natural causes.

She was born June 25, 1957 in St. Marys to William F. and June E. Chilcoat Kiefer. She was first married to William Gilbert, who died in 2001. She then married Stephen D. Lawson, who survives.

Other survivors are a stepson, Stephen, Celina; two stepdaughters, Nichole (Scott) Clark, Celina, and Christy, Wapakoneta; a brother, William Kiefer Jr., Mendon; and four sisters, Linda (Harry) Burd, Connie (Richard) Meinerding, Nancy (Donald) Brotherwood and Sandy Kiefer, all of St. Marys; and four grandchildren.

Deceased is a brother, Robert Kiefer.

She had worked in dietary departments of several area nursing homes and was a 1975 graduate of Memorial High School, St. Marys.

Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Miller-Long & Folk Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. Judy Ball officiating. Burial is at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys.

Calling is 3-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Contributions can be made to any hospice program.

Condolences can be left at www.millerfuneralhomes.net.