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Grace C. LaForme

Grace C. “Betty” LaForme, 97, a resident of Allenwood, Pa., passed away at her residence on Monday, July 9, 2018. Born Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1920, in Saskatchewan, Canada, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Eva (Gumble) Corson. Betty was the wife of Lewis R. LaForme who preceded her in death on May 1, 2014.

Betty was employed as a bookeeper for several area businesses.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Montgomery, where she was a member of the Busy Bees Sunday school class. Betty enjoyed gardening, especially flower gardening, knitting and sewing.

She is survived by three children, Glenn and wife Lois LaForme, of Clarion, Pa., Nancy and husband Sidney Jarrett, of Montgomery, and Sandra Tofts, of Troy, Pa. Betty is also survived by eight grandchildren, Judy Bloom, Jacquelyn Johnson, Julie Griner, Chris Page, Eugene Jarrett, LouAnn Taylor, Cindy Newcomer and Courtney LaForme; twelve great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by one grandson, Matt Lewis LaForme; one brother; and one sister.

The family would like to thank her special caregivers from Home Instead Senior Care for the excellent and compassionate care given to Betty.

Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, July 14, 2018, at 11 a.m. from the First United Methodist Church of Montgomery, 43 W. Houston Ave., Montgomery, with Christopher Long, her pastor, officiating. Friends may call on Saturday from 10-11 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery.

If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Montgomery, 43 W. Houston Ave., Montgomery, PA 17752.

Please visit www.betzerfuneral.com to sign the guest book or send an e-condolence.