Betty J. Simpkins-Lewis, age 76 of Huber Heights, OH, passed away suddenly at her home. She was born April 15, 1938 in Paducah, KY to the late Bryan and Ollie Rema Hill. Betty was preceded in death by her grandson, Brandon Thomas Gearheart; son, Donald Wayne Gearheart; daughter-in-law, Debra Rose Gearheart; granddaughters, Vickie, Melissa, and Christina Gearheart; daughter, Cynthia Lynn Hatfield.
She is survived by her husband, Tom Lewis; children, Larry (Annie) Gearheart, Thomas (Darla) Gearheart, Bonita (Vern) Oney and David Gearheart; 9 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Martha Sue (Jimmy) Rutland and numerous nieces, nephew, family and friends.
Betty was a life-time member of VFW Post 9494, Amvets Post 464, FOE 3925, and was President of Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 9494.
Donations may be made to St. Jude's Children Fund, in Betty's memory.