Bettye Boone Greene

Bettye B. Haines Greene, age 85, of Dayton departed life and went to her Savior, Friday, December 25, 2009. She was born December 19, 1924 in Mt. Sterling, KY. She was the daughter of the late Ben and Hazel Hudgins. She was also preceded in death by her husbands; John A. Haines, Robert E. Greene; and brother Clarence Hudgins. Bettye is survived by her son, Gary (Judy) Haines; daughters, Jackqueline (Bailey) Hawkins, Linda Puls; step-son, Andrew (Lois) Greene; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Chris) Griffith, Jay (Tena) Hawkins, Amy (Brian) Brodbeck, Brad (Neely) Hawkins, Lori (John) Gallienne, Troy Puls; 9 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandson. During WWII Bettye worked for the defense department. She was a cake decorator at Woody's, Lofinos, and Rikes bakeries retiring after 36 years. Bettye was known as the ambassador of Brookdale Senior Living of Oakwood. The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 29, 2009 from 1-2 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home Kettering Chapel (3940 Kettering Blvd, Kettering, OH 45439). The service will follow at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be at David's Cemetery. Donations may be made to Acclaim Hospice (7887 Washington Village Dr, #350, Dayton, OH) in Bettye's memory.