Betty J. Byerly, 89, of St. Marys Twp., died 10:15 a.m. Sunday November 15, 2020 at Vancrest of St. Marys.

She was born July 26, 1931 in Auglaize Co., OH to Dudley and Lillian (Stroh) Poppe. She was married to V. Thomas Byerly, who preceded her in death.

Survivors include: son Wayne (Laura) Byerly of St. Marys, OH; Son Darren (Cheryl) Byerly of St. Marys, OH; Daughter-in-law Sherry Poppe of St. Marys, OH; Numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; Sister June Boroff of Mt. Vernon, OH; Brother Norb Ricker of St. Marys, OH; Sister Dorothy (Don) Springer of Celina, OH; Sister Esther Carpenter of New Bremen, OH; Sister Mildred DeVore of Antioch, TN; sister-in-law Bessie VanHurk of Celina, OH.

In addition to her husband V. Thomas Byerly, she was preceded in death by: parents Dudley and Lillian Poppe, son Gary Poppe, grandson Tom Poppe, grandson Toby Poppe, brother Adrian Poppe

She was a graduate of New Knoxville High School. A homemaker, she also worked for many years in the dietary department of Celina Manor Nursing Home. Her favorite pastimes included playing steel guitar and listening to classic country music.

Graveside funeral rites are scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. on Friday November 20, 2020 at Resthaven Memory Gardens near Moulton, OH.

Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Betty's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Miller Bros. Funeral Directors in St. Marys.