Betty M (Cornwell) Vest Obituary (1928 - 2021)

Betty Maxine (Cornwell) Vest, age 92, of Elwood, received her angel wings on July 25, 2021, at Community Hospital in Anderson following recent health issues. She was born in Elwood on November 10, 1928, to Edward Cornwell and Geneva (DeVaney) Cornwell. Betty had no memory of her mother, as her mother was killed in an automobile accident when she was only 9 months old. Betty was raised by her grandparents, Burgess and Cora May DeVaney, whom she lovingly called Mom and Dad. On March 20, 1955 she married Steele G. Vest Jr., and they shared more than 66 years of marriage together. In this union they raised three daughters, Vickie M. Jarrell of Elwood, Judith M. Cabe of Chesterton, and Betty M. Vest (and companion Terry Beeman) of Elwood. Betty was also blessed with two grandchildren, Christine L. (Jade) Crawford of Tipton, and Steele W. (Amy) Jarrell of Sharpsville; five great grandchildren, Kaelin M., Caden J., and Cameron A. Crawford of Tipton; and Waylon A. and Parker J. Jarrell of Sharpsville; two great-granddaughters, McKensie Cabe and Sidney Cabe of Valparaiso; and one great-great-granddaughter of Valparaiso; and one sister, Diana (Robert) Brayfield. Those preceding Betty in death include her parents, Edward and Geneva Cornwell, Burgess and Cora May DeVaney; brother, James E. Cornwell; sister, Sharon Rushing; and grandsons, Jason Lee Cabe and Jay Lee Cabe; son in law, Chester (Chet) Jarrell; and her beloved pets Buster and Buddy. Betty was very proud of her family and her home. She was always busy cleaning, cooking, or doing yard work. Betty will be missed by all who knew her. Graveside services to honor Betty's life will be held at 1pm on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at the Elwood Cemetery Mausoleum. Private family viewing will be held at Dunnichay Funeral Home. The family has requested that no flower arrangements be sent, and memorials may be sent to the Elwood Animal Shelter. Dunnichay funeral home is honored to serve the family of Betty M. Vest. online condolences may be sent to www.dunnichayfuneralhome.com.