Betty Tolliver

Betty Jean Tolliver

September 19, 1926-May 17, 2020

Betty Jean Tolliver, 93, of Wanatah, IN, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020 at The Willows in Valparaiso, IN.

She was born September 19, 1926 in Sailor Springs, Illinois, the daughter of Earl and Laura (Cooper) Smith.

Betty Jean loved to travel and was a member of the VFW La Porte Ladies Auxiliary. She retired after 40 years as a machine operator with American Rubber.

Betty Jean was married from 1942-1978 to Lindell Bernell "Lynn" Tolliver, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by daughter, Terri Hanna of Wanatah, IN; brother,Willard "Arkie" (Mary Kay) Smith of Avon, IN; grandchild, Jay (Tina ) Wright of Wanatah, IN; great grandchildren Amanda Costello of Union Mills, IN; Stephen (Jenness) Costello of Valparaiso, IN;  great great-grandchildren, Riley Dodd, Lillyan Costello, Charlette Costello, and Vivalynn Costello.

In addition to her husband, Betty was preceded in death by her parents.

Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave., La Porte, IN where the family will have a private visitation. Interment will take place at the Patton Cemetery, La Porte, IN.

Online condolences may be made at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com.

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