Betty A. Bowersock, 84, of 1321 Celina Road in St. Marys, OH died Wednesday January 25, 2012 at her residence. 

She was born January 17, 1928 in St. Marys, OH to Ralph and Mary (Ruperd) McElroy. 

On January 21, 1949 in Celina, OH she married Norman R. Bowersock, who died March 23, 2007. 

She is survived by:

Son, Roger (Patty) Bowersock  of Celina, OH

Grandson, Roger (Christina) Bowersock, Jr.  of Greenville, OH

Granddaughter, April Olmstead  of Sidney, OH

Grandson, Anthony Bowersock  of Columbus, OH

Granddaughter, Amanda Bowersock  of San Diego, CA

Grandson, Austin Bowersock  of Celina, OH

Granddaughter, Katie Collins  of Celina, OH

5 great-grandchildren: Elijah and Alexandra Olmstead, Natalie Downey, Josilyn Worten, Izzabelle Bowersock

Sister, Marylou (Melvin) Schumann  of Botkins, OH

Sister, Jerrilyn Temple  of Celina, OH

3 sisters-in-law: Marge McElroy  of Monroe, IN; Esther McElroy  of Bedford, IN; Jean Bowersock  of Dayton, OH 

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; 7 brothers: William, Walter Leroy, Robert, Leo, Ralph, Jr., Walter Lee and Edgar McElroy. 

She was a homemaker.  Her favorite pastimes included reading and spending time with her grandchildren

Rites are scheduled 1:30 p.m. Sunday January 29, 2012 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys, with the Rev. Bill Drummond, officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens, near Moulton, OH.