Betty Jane Heaman passed away peacefully at 101 years of age on October 12, 2023 at Crossroads House in Batavia surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 30, 1921 in Bethany Center to the late Charles Wesson Phillips and Nellie (Cox) Phillips. In addition to her parents, Betty is predeceased by her husband of 60 years, E. James Heaman and sisters, Doris Darch and Olive Bush.
Betty Heaman, affectionately known to her grandchildren as “Fast Betty”, lived life to the fullest. She worked as a telephone operator, homemaker, and stay at home mother. Betty was a long time 4-H leader and the family hair stylist and cake decorator. She was an active member of the LeRoy United Methodist Church where she participated in the Priscilla Circle and Bible studies and volunteered at many church functions. Betty golfed until the age of 92, bowled, rode horseback, was an excellent seamstress, and artist. She loved hats and shoes, made the very best apple pies, and was an incredible role model and gift to her daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Betty Heaman is survived by her daughters Ellen (Nick) Zinni and Jane (Ted) Darocha, sister-in-law, Betty Lou Welker; grandchildren, Bethany (Zak) Brooks, Rose Zinni, Melanie (Brad) Cottier, and James (Carrie) Darocha; six great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the LeRoy United Methodist Church, 10 Trigon Park. A memorial service will immediately follow at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crossroads House in Batavia or the LeRoy United Methodist Church.
