Betty R. (Ferguson) Bayliff

Betty Bayliff, age 87, of Tipton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 24, 2020 while being surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born on May 19, 1932 to her parents, Dempsey Ferguson & Della Mae (Blythe) Ferguson.

Betty grew up and went to school in Columbus, IN. She married the love of her life, Max Bayliff on June 26, 1952. The two of them raised four wonderful children and made a good, simple life together. Betty found joy through the years being a wife, mother, and homemaker…feeding the birds and tending to her flowers. Max and Betty were intent on raising their children to be good people who were kind, ethical, and had faith in God. Above all, they emphasized the absolute importance of family. Betty was not only extremely nurturing and encouraging to her own family, but also to her kids’friends, her friends, caretakers, extended family and neighbors. She enjoyed lending a smile, and listening ear for someone in need. Betty was giving in every sense of the word, and always considered it an honor to care for those around her.

Betty enjoyed her hobbies. She loved gardening, working crossword puzzles, reading, listening to her Gaither’s music, and camping. Of course, more than anything she loved spending time with her many grandchildren, and has left a legacy of love, compassion, and commitment for her children and grandchildren to carry with them always. Betty will be so greatly missed!   

Betty is survived by her Husband, Max E. Bayliff; Children, Maxine Robinson, Rachel (Jeff) Retherford, Eddie (Kitty) Bayliff, and Angela Gutierrez; Grandkids, Chris (Leslie) Robinson, Matt Robinson, Greg (Cathy) Retherford, Kyle (Betsy) Retherford, Stephanie (Darren) Campbell, Katrina Cast, Allison Gutierrez, Sam Gutierrez; 12 Great Grandkids; Sister, Phyllis (Ken) Trulock; and many nieces and nephews.

Betty was preceded in death by her Parents, Dempsey & Della Mae (Blythe) Ferguson; Sisters, Mildred (Charles) Coffey & Helen (George) Barnes and Son In Law, Bruce Robinson.

A celebration of life service for both Max and Betty will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 3:00pm at Trinity Wesleyan Church, located at 3021 W. St. Rd. 28 in Tipton, with Pastor Johnnie Blair officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be held prior to service from 2:00pm to 3:00pm at the church.  In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting memorial donations be mailed to Trinity Wesleyan Church, 3021 W St Rd 28 Tipton, IN 46072.    

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