Obituaries

December 21, 1928 to January 3, 2019

WINAMAC - Betty Sue DeShazo, 90, of Winamac (formerly of Monterey), passed away peacefully after a short illness Thursday, Jan. 3, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

She was born Dec. 21, 1928, in Trimble, TN to the late Thomas E. and Mary Viola McAlister Swindle. She married James DeShazo on Oct. 17, 1947, in Hammond. He passed away Feb. 15, 2001.

She is survived by: 
James E. (Gary Burgess) DeShazo Jr., Newport News, VA, Son 
Patricia Sue Hopper, Merrillville, Daughter 
Samantha Chowan, Great Granddaughter 
Sidney (Lita) Swindle, Brother 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Dennis Hopper, Grandson 
7 Siblings

Mrs. DeShazo was an active member of the Ora Christian Church and enjoyed sewing and cooking. Anyone who knew Betty knew her as one the kindest people you would ever meet. She opened her heart to many people over the years, and she will be missed immensely.

The family would like to express thanks and gratitude to Pulaski Health Care Center for the amazing and loving care given to our mother. Words can never describe how our family feels about the staff at Pulaski Health Care Center. Our family thanks you and will keep your wonderful staff in our hearts and always in our prayers.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 7, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. (Monday), at the funeral home with Rev. Don Franklin officiating. Interment will be at The Alexander Heineman Memorial Cemetery, Ora.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.