Betty L. Finton, 86, of Huntington, passed away on Tuesday February 24, 2026 at the Heritage Pointe of Warren. Betty was a 1958 graduate of Huntington High School. After high school she attended beauty college. During her career Betty spent several years working for Kmart before retiring from food service at Crestview Middle School. She was a member of Bippus Calvary Church. Betty loved spending time with family and grandchildren.
Betty was born on June 14, 1939 in Huntington a daughter of the late Russell and Mildred (Yeater) Baker.
She was united in marriage to Max Schenkel. He preceded her in death in May of 1970. She was then united in marriage to Charles "Bill" Finton on February 15, 1975 in Huntington. He preceded her in death on May 31, 2024.
Survivors include three daughters: Nancy (James) Truitt of Huntington, Connie (David) Buzzard of Huntington, and Suzette (Tom) Tallman of Huntington; a sister: Judi Neuenschwander of Bluffton;and six grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and her first and second husband.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday March 3, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel, located at 2901 Guilford Street, Huntington IN 46750.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday March 3, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. immediately following the visitation at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel.
Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Bippus.
Memorial Donations can be made out to Bippus Calvary Church or to the American Cancer Society in care of Myers Funeral Home, 2901 Guilford Street, Huntington IN 46750.
