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Betty A. Tyson, 85

Betty A. Tyson, 85, of Conestoga View, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2012. Born in Rawlinsville, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Reba (Hallman) Wenger.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry E. Tyson, Sr., in 1991.

Betty was a nurse’s aid for more the 25 years. She worked at Pickels Convalescent Home, Fairview Manor Convalescent Home, and retired from St. Anne’s Retirement Community. After her retirement she enjoyed working part time for Costco as a food sampler associate.

She enjoyed singing, crafts, and playing Parchesi with her son.

Betty was a member of the Foursquare Gospel Church on Mulberry Street in Lancaster.

She is survived by a son, Harry E. Tyson, Jr., of Columbia, two daughters, Beverly Spittler, of Lancaster, Reba Gonzalez, of FL, 11 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, three sisters, Linda Strausse, Velma Hershey, Annabelle Deabler, two brothers, Lloyd and Laverne Wenger. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Bonita Flowers.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at the Conestoga View Chapel 900 E. King St. Lancaster, PA at 10am. A visitation will be from 9-10am. Interment will be private in Eberle Cemetery in Mount Joy. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society 314 Good Dr. Lancaster, PA 17603. To send the family an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-393-9661

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