Betty Grace Doane

Betty Grace (Wendela) Doane, “Buela” age 65 of Elmira, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 25, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Elmira, NY.She is survived by her children; Lisa Ann (Steve) Mosier, Valerie Lynn (Todd) LaLonde; grandchildren, Sean, Sydney (Tyler Spencer), Spencer, Eddie Mosier; mother, Nellie Wendela; brothers and sisters, Jane Seymour, Lillian (Daniel) Kennedy, Allen Wendela, Keith Wendela, Connie (Ray) Shadduck, and John (Valerie) Colunio; also special cousins, Alberta Ward, Raymond (Ron) Heffron; many nieces and nephews; special friend, Tom; and also, her extended Doane family. Predeceased by her father, Eino Wendela; brother, Tom Wendela, special friend, Bev Burris.Betty was a member of the American Legion Post 443, and a member of the Teamsters Union. She retired after 30 years of service from Chemung County Transit. She enjoyed her scratch off lottery tickets and a nice cold Bud Lite. Betty enjoyed being with family and friends and was especially proud of her daughters, grandchildren and sons-in-law. She was an awesome mother, and grandmother and was a beautiful person. She was a good sport about doing anything with her grandchildren, no matter how embarrassing or silly. She was affectionately known as Buela. On any given day, you never knew what she had in “The Vault”. She had a big heart and room in it for anyone. Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira/Southport on Tuesday August 27, 2013 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMwith Funeral Service there Wednesday at 11:00 AM. Dan Kennedy will officiate. Graveside service will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Elmira, NY.Guest book may be signed in obituaries at www.olthof.com.Arrangements have been entrusted to Olthof Funeral Home, Inc.