Betty Lou Klein-Woody

Betty Lou Woody, age 86 of Toledo, passed a way on October 14th, 2011 at Heartland of Browning in Waterville, Ohio. Betty suffered from Alzheimer's disease. She was born November 23rd, 1924 and was the daughter of James and Lala Tucker, 3564 Nearing St., Toledo. She was a graduate of Woodward High School and had five brothers, James, Charles (Lee), Robert, William and Dale. After High School she enlisted in the U.S. Navy Reserves and became a communications specialist during WWII, receiving an Honorable Discharge in 1946.

Shortly after returning home she was married to Gene Klein in 1947 and had three sons, Dana, Keith and Dale. Betty is survived by her son's Dana and his wife Karen; Keith and Dale. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Chris, Adrienne, Keith Jr., Kasie and Josh; three great-grandchildren, Sawyer, Kade and Jayce; brothers, Bob of Toledo and Dale of Florida. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Jim, Bill and Lee.

Betty was very active in church life and she loved the Lord. She attended many of the non-denominational churches in the Toledo area and in her later years attended Harvest Christian Assembly in Temperance, it was there that she enjoyed the fellowship of the ministry and believers.

Betty was employed as and Executive Secretary at Autolite in Toledo. When purchased by Prestolite Corporation, she became a Manager in Human Resources.

When she retired she spent much of her retirement time in prayer groups and bible study. Betty enjoyed nothing more then spending time with all of her grandchildren, especially lending that love and care of a grandmother's touch.

Betty was admitted into Heartland of Browning's Arcadia wing for Alzheimer's care in 2004. Heartland of Browning became her new home away from home where she received excellent care from the wonderful staff. She soon became known as, "Betty Silver Slippers" by her caregivers because of her singing and dancing during the special musical events and holiday programs. Due to her recent healthy decline, Betty was moved into hospice care at Heartland earlier this year.

Betty Lou Woody will be missed by all of her family and friends, for her love and generosity and she will certainly be welcomed in Heaven.

The family will receive guests Monday from 2:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 W. Laskey Rd. (419-473-0300). Funeral Services will begin in the funeral home on Monday at 7:00 p.m.