Elizabeth M. Gillam

Elizabeth "Betty" Marie (Jones) Gillam, age 85, formerly of Westerville, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020. Betty was born in Pittsburgh, PA on April 6, 1935 and lived in and around Charleston, WV until moving to Ohio.

Betty worked many places over the years, with some of her fondest memories being at Harts and Old Time Pottery, but her true calling was babysitting children, and by doing what she loved for nearly 18 years, she had a lasting impact on so many families. She enjoyed her life and her family to the fullest and was happiest in recent years when she was watching her grandkids and great-grandkids do what they love.

She is proceeded in death by her late husband Vic Gillam.

Betty is survived by her 5 children, Vicki (Marty) Moon, Valleria Havens, Venita Crouch, Vincent (Lori) Gillam, Van (Pamela) Gillam; 3 grandchildren, Breanne Braskett, Cassaundra and Mitchell Gillam; 2 great-grandchildren, Marissa and Alaina Braskett; a number of nieces and nephews; plus 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren acquired by marriage; with an enumerable amount of close friends that have always been family to Betty.

Family will receive friends (welcome to wear your favorite scarlet/gray or red/white/blue) in celebration of Betty's life, Sun. Jan. 3rd, 3-6pm at SCHOEDINGER NORTH, 5554 Karl Rd. Columbus OH, where funeral services will be also be held on Mon. Jan. 4th, 10am. Interment will follow at Blendon Central Cemetery, 6330 Hempstead Rd. Westerville OH. Guests are respectfully asked to wear a mask and attendance will be monitored to ensure safety for everyone attending.