Betty J. Wyrick, 99, resident of Green Ridge Village, passed away the afternoon of Saturday, August 12, 2023.
She was born on Sunday, March 23, 1924 in Oakville, a daughter of the late Harry Clinton and Carrie J. (Holtry) Wyrick.
In her working years, Betty was employed by the former Carlisle Tire and Rubber Company and retired from the former Newville Shoe Factory in 1989. She also volunteered for over 15 years during the Shippensburg Community Fair week. She enjoyed going to flea markets and hand sewed over 1,000 bags for children in Haiti. Betty was also a member of the Centerville Lutheran Church.
She is survived by her two sons, John E. Wyrick of Shippensburg and Dennis L. (Beth Bachman) Wyrick of Carlisle; two granddaughters, Lauri (Thomas) Hoy of Shippensburg and Shellene (Navdeep) Swamy of Maryland; two great- grandchildren, Cory Hahn of Shippensburg and Carlee (Sean) Gilpatrick of Carlisle; one great-great-granddaughter, Brynlee Gilpatrick; one sister, Thelma Lentvorski of Boiling Springs; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters.
Her funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc., Shippensburg. Pastor Michael Faust will officiate. Burial will follow in the Spring Hill Cemetery. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Centerville Lutheran Church, 1874 Walnut Bottom Rd., Newville, PA 17241.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.fogelsanger-brickerfuneralhome.com.