Beatrice "Betty" Gritten, 89, of Remington, died at 1:49 a.m. Thursday, December 23, 2010 at St. Elizabeth East in Lafayette. She was born May 9, 1921 near Casey, Illinois to the late Norman and Nellie Davis. Her marriage was to Charlie Gritten on December 14, 1940 in Illinois. He preceded her in death in 1980. She worked at Bryans in Monticello for 25 years, Carson Inn in Remington for 10 years, and Dwyers in Wolcott for 10 years. She retired at the age of 85. She enjoyed reading. Surviving are four children, Vera Louise Largen (husband: Darrell) of Marcellus, MI, Clarence Norman Gritten (wife: Catherine) and Paul Richard Gritten (wife: Linda) both of Lafayette and Donald Lee Gritten (wife: Jan) of Waco, TX, one step-daughter, Audrey Cantwell of Tuscola, IL, and two brothers, Theodore Davis (wife: Maxine) of Smyrna, TN and Hugh Davis (wife: Linda) of Monon. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by a brother, Derald Davis. Friends may call from 4 p.m. until the time of service at 7 p.m. Monday, December 27, 2010 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home in Remington. Private family interment at Remington Cemetery.