Betty Jane Wilcox, 91, Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017, in Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth.

Betty was born on June 2, 1926 in South Bend to Marion and Bessie (Henderson) Clay. Betty became the bride of Russell E. Wilcox on Aug. 11, 1942; he preceded her in passing on June 2, 1974.

Betty was a member of the New Song Community Church. Betty is survived by her son, Jimmie (Okye) Wilcox of Plymouth and her daughter, Carolyn Wilcox of Plymouth; Betty was blessed with three grandchildren, Brian, Crystal and Christopher; eight great-grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren. Betty is preceded in passing by her parents, husband and infant child.

The Van Gilder Funeral Home is honored to be caring for the Wilcox family. A graveside service will be held in the New Oak Hill Cemetery at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 4, with Pastor Justin Chambers of the New Song Community Church officiating.

The Wilcox family request memorial contributions are given to the New Song Community Church, 410 Kingston Road Plymouth, Indiana 46563 in honor of Betty.