Betty Jane Andrews

Betty Jane Andrews, beloved mother, grandmother, 98 years of age, of East Main Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton campus.

Born Thursday, November 19, 1925 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the Late Charles Gicking, and Anna (Hartz) Gicking-Sensenbach. Betty was predeceased by her husband Charles F. Andrews; step father, Harry Sensenbach; brother, Charles Gicking; daughter-in-law, Donna Andrews.

Surviving are her sons, Dan C. Andrews and his wife Karen, Richard C. Andrews; Grandchildren, Kathryn Kaufman and husband Russell, Steven Andrews and wife Julia, and Neil Andrews and wife Kristie; Great Grandchildren, Cole Kaufman, McKenze Kaufman, Gracie Andrews, and Wyatt Andrews.

A graduate of Weatherly High School, Betty and her husband owned and operated Andrews’ Florist in Weatherly in the early 1950’s to the early 1960’s while being a homemaker and mother. A member of the Salem U.C.C and the Weatherly Legion Auxiliary, Betty was an avid bridge player and enjoyed making flower arrangements. She had a passion for reading, and spent many hours knitting and crocheting. Her greatest joy was time spent with her family.

Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to the Philip J. Jefferies Funeral Home & Cremation Services at 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255; (570) 427-4231.

Graveside Services will be held on Tuesday January 23, 2024 at 11 o'clock A.M. from the Union Cemetery, Weatherly, Pennsylvania.

Memorials in her name to:
American Legion Post 360
Ladies Auxiliary
360 Veterans Lane
Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255
or
Weatherly Area Community Library
1518 Brenkman Drive
Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255

Online condolences or a fond memory of Betty may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com