Betsy Lakes

 Elizabeth W. “Betsy” Lakes, 84, of Greens Fork, passed away at Reid Health on Sunday, November 24.

 Betsy was born in Denver, Colorado on March 30, 1940 to Robert D. & Felicitas Diamant Budd, both of whom preceded her in death. Betsy later moved to New York, where she graduated with the Class of 1958 at Irvington High School in Irvington. She later attended Indiana University. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church of Richmond. Betsy enjoyed horseback riding and was an accomplished horse trainer. She was a protector who looked out for others rather than serving herself.

 Betsy is survived by her sons, Michael Vertesch, Chris Vertesch and Kevin Vertesch; grandchildren, Austin Vertesch, Lauren Vertesch and Noah Vertsch; sister, Linda Cronquist; former husband and companion, Ralph Lakes.

 Betsy’s life will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 29 at the Smith-McQuiston & Webster Funeral Home, 321 US 27 South, Fountain City. Pastor Mike Holman will officiate. Interment will follow in Willow Grove Cemetery.

 Family and friends may gather from Noon–1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 29, at the funeral home.