Betty J. Woods, 83 years old of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at her residence following an extended illness. She was born on Tuesday, October 28, 1924 in Allen County, Indiana the daughter of George L. and Audrey A. (Applegate) Smith. She married Ralph E. Woods on June 1, 1963 in and he passed away on May 24, 1994. Betty was a member of ELEX of General Electric, Pen-L Chapter and The Crossroad Church in Decatur. She retired in January 1986 from General Electric of Fort Wayne with 41 years of service. Survivors include her step-daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Ann C.) Ladd of Hicksville, Ohio, sister, Mrs. Clarence (Eleanor) Stapleton of Decatur, niece, Mrs. Ed (Nancy) Steiner of Decatur, two nephews; Rex and Don Moore both of Decatur and five step-grandchildren; William (Linda) Ladd of Indianapolis, Indiana, Wayne (Becky) Ladd of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Ernest (Lisa) Ladd of Paulding, Ohio, Andrew (Barbara) Ladd of Sherwood, Ohio and Rebecca Ladd of Valparaiso, Indiana. Preceding Betty in death were one sister, Violet Moore and three brothers, Carl, Donald & Paul Smith. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 29, 2008 in The Crossroad Church with Pastor Matt Moore officiating. Interment will follow in the Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, Indiana. Friends will be received from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 28 in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Preferred memorials are to Family Hospice of Northeast Indiana or Gideons International.
