Betty L. DeVault, 89, of Reynolds, and long time resident of Monon, passed away at 11:54 a.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at her residence.

She was born December 19, 1926 in Reynolds to the late Everett and Barbara (Parks) VanVoorst and was a 1944 graduate of Wolcott High School. Betty also was a graduate of International business School in Accounting and went on study tax at Purdue University.

   Her marriage was to Grant “Bud” DeVault on November 14, 1952 in Austin, Indiana (Scott County); he preceded her in death on January 13, 2004.

Betty was a longtime member of the Monon Community Church where she taught Sunday school, was on the church board and was a clerk. Mrs. DeVault was also a member of the Monon Eagles Lodge.

Betty helped Bud on the family farm raising grain and livestock. She always had a big garden, chicken, ducks and geese. She also owned and operated the Betty DeVault Tax Service from home for over 40 years.

Surviving are two sons, Everett “Lee” DeVault (Susan) of Reynolds and James “Danny” Mason of West Lafayette. Betty loved spending time with her family especially her 5 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death with her parents and husband is infant daughter, Darlene Mason, a sister, Evelyn Keys; two brothers, James and Jerry VanVoorst and a great-granddaughter, Abrigale Mason.

Friends may call from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, November 13, 2016 at the Monon Community Church. Funeral service 11 a.m. Monday, November 14, 2016 also at the church with Pastor Don Newman to officiate. Interment to follow in Bedford Cemetery, Monon.

Memorials may be made to the Monon Community Church.