Julia Marie Betzner

Julia Marie (Saunders) Betzner, 101, Indianapolis, passed away, Friday, November 9, 2018. She was born October 6, 1917 in Beech Grove, IN to the late Byron and Leah (VanCleave) Saunders. She is also preceded in death by her husband, James Betzner; daughter, Theresa Marie Carey; and sisters, Daisie Holland and Vera Sedinger. Julia was a long time member of Holy Name Catholic Church and a former member of St. Mark’s Choir. She was active in the Legion of Mary and the Charismatic Movement. She was also very involved with Catholic Charities and cared for many children in her home.

She is survived by her children, Judith Ann Howard, Michael Leon Betzner (Mary Jo), Martin Joseph Betzner (Donna), and Andrea Lynn Everett; grandchildren, John Gootee, David Gootee, Joe Gootee, Mark Gootee, Calvin Betzner, Cody Betzner, Kristina Hedges (Philip), Aaron Betzner (Kristen), Tiffani Betzner, Renee Fortman Merland (Steve), Sarah Hull (Carey), Luke Betzner, Ian Betzner, Jamie Betzner Layton (Jon), Jacob Betzner (Jessicah), Stephen Everett (Leah) Scott Betzner (Jenni), and Tim M. Betzner (Grace); great grandchildren, Georgia Gootie, Alison Gootee Scalf (Zach), Joey Gootee (Julie), Jagger Gootee, Preston Gootee, Kendall Gootee, Abby Koyle, Mason Betzner, Reese Betzner, Maya Merland, Collett Merland, Saywer Merland, Brayden Layton, Kyden Layton, Benjamin Betzner, Matthew Everett, and Mark Everett; and many extended family members.

Visitation will be Wednesday, November 14, 2018 from 4 to 8 pm at Little and Sons Funeral Home, 1301 Main St., Beech Grove, Indiana. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 am Thursday, November 15, 2018 at Holy Name Catholic Church, 89 N 17th Ave., Beech Grove, Indiana with burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery in Indianapolis, Indiana.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to: Covenant House New York, 460 W 41st St, New York, NY 10036.