Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

221 North Meridian Street

Portland, Indiana 47371

260-726-7171

Fax 260 726-7172

Betty May Best, age 89, of Portland, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday June 16, 2023 at her residence.  She was born in Pennville on May 27, 1934 the daughter of James Madison and Sylvia May (Auker) Rigby.  She was married in 1951 to John Daniel Best and he passed away on May 2, 2005.  She was retired from Anchor Hocking in Winchester after 36 years.  She was a caregiver for many families throughout the years.  She was a member of Gospel Lighthouse where she taught Sunday School.  Betty enjoyed camping, traveling and her family.

Surviving are three sons Michael L. Best of Portland, Larry D. Best of Pennville and Daniel J. Best of Lithia, Florida, two daughters Betty J. Pfeifer of Portland and Norma J. Best of Pennville, Fifteen grandchildren, thirty three great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.  She raised a granddaughter Alyssa Best in her home with her daughter Norma.  She was preceded in death by a son John David Best and grandson Danny Coby Jr.

Funeral services will be held  Friday June 23, 2023 at 11:00 AM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in the Maple Lawn Cemetery in Pennville.  Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00 – 7:00 PM.  Memorials can be made to the Jay County Cancer Society.

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