Bertha Betty Elizabeth VanDerbilt

Bertha Elizabeth “Betty” VanDerbilt, 96, of Nashville passed away August 23 at Columbus Regional Hospital. She was the daughter of Vern Corwin VanDerbilt, Sr. & Elizabeth Lyne (Connette) VanDerbilt born May 16, 1916 in Indianapolis.

Betty attended Orchard, Tudor Hall, & Ladywood schools prior to graduating from Shortridge High School. She attended Depauw University & was a graduate of Butler & Syracuse Universities. She studied concert, opera, & radio music. Betty was a musician & vocalist & performed at Carnegie Hall. She previously had a radio show in Indianapolis. She also served as a soloist for several churches.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday September 12 at 11:00 A. M. at Nashville United Methodist Church, 36 So. Jefferson St., Nashville. Rev. Fred Haywood will officiate. The family will receive visitors at the church 1 hour prior to the service. Burial will be at 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis.

Survivors include her brother, Vern C. VanDerbilt, Jr. PhD., Hagerstown, IN., her nephews, Vern C. VanDerbilt III, PhD. (Lynne), Burton L. VanDerbilt, M.D. (Carletta), & Jeffry N. VanDerbilt, PhD. (Kit) . She was preceded in death by her parents, & two sisters in infancy, Lazette May & Constance Louise VanDerbilt.

Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 518, Nashville, IN. 47448.

On line condolences may be sent to the family at www.bondmitchellfuneralhome.com