Betty (Stough) Hissong, 88, of Mansfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 27, 2024 after a brief stay in assisted living. Betty was born on April 19, 1936 in Findlay, Ohio, and was the daughter of the late Merle and Vesta Stough.
Betty was devoted to her husband of 67 years, David, who passed away on May 3, 2022, her children, grandchildren, extended family, and many friends.
Betty had a fierce love for her family, putting them first no matter what. She served as David’s caregiver in the last years of his life, always doting on him and catering to his every need.
Steeped in her Christian faith, cards and bookmarks with Bible verses were everywhere in her home and many spoke of encouragement and turning over things to God. She also lived out her faith through her church, serving in the choir for many years.
Betty was a 1954 graduate of Findlay High School. While in high school, she was a cheerleader and loved to go cruising with girlfriends in David’s convertible.
A real estate agent for many decades, Betty used her eye for detail and home décor to make every house a home wherever David’s jobs took them, be that Pennsylvania, Missouri, or Ohio.
The Hallmark Channel had no greater fan. Even if she could recite the dialogue of a Hallmark movie after many, many viewings, she watched it again anyway. It was her comfort food.
Betty also sold Avon, loved Diet Mountain Dew, deals and bargains, and laughing hysterically while playing cards with family and friends. On her many trips to Branson, the Villages in Florida, and Lake Erie, she was the copilot keeping the driver awake.
Betty is survived by son Brad (Chris) of Baltimore; son Bruce (Marianne) of Erlanger, Ky.; daughter Beth (Bret) of Delaware; seven grandchildren Jennifer Hissong, Laura (Kirk) Lewis, Alana Hissong, Austin (Allison) Hissong, Tyler (Sarah) Hissong, Faith Crow, and David Crow; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Donald (Joan) Stough.
At her request, a family graveside service will be held at Benton Ridge Cemetery in Benton Ridge at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, 2024 with Pastor Brian Phillips officiating.
Snyder Funeral Homes of Lexington is assisting the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the United Methodist Church of the Cross, 236 Otterbein Drive, Lexington, OH 44904, where Betty was a long-time member.
To share a fond memory of Betty or to offer a condolence to her family, please visit www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.
Funeral Home: Snyder Funeral Homes, Lexington Avenue Chapel
Website: www.snyderfuneralhomes.com