BAIRD-FREEMAN FUNERAL HOME

221 NORTH MERIDIAN STREET

PORTLAND, INDIANA 47371

260-726-7171

FAX 260-726-7172

EMAIL  bairdfreeman@yahoo.com

Betty Joan DeRome, age 91, of Portland, passed away Thursday morning December 14, 2023 at her residence.  She was born in Portland on November 10, 1932 the daughter of James L. and Sarah Alice (Wade) Boyd.  She was married on November 2, 1952 to William LeRoy DeRome and he passed away on June 27, 2000.  She was retired as Office Manager for Community Care West and in the 1950's worked at WPGW radio for Glen West.  Betty was a member of West Walnut Street Church of Christ and was a 1951 Portland High School graduate.

Surviving are two sons Bradley T. DeRome (wife Lori) of Portland and Clifton J. DeRome (wife Susan) of Portland, one daughter LaSandra Wall (husband Kraig) of Franklin, Tennessee, one sister Barbara Hudson of Portland, Eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by nine siblings.

Funeral services will be Tuesday December 19, 2023 at 2:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Gil Alicea presiding.  Burial will be in the Green Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 12:00 – 2:00 PM.

Memorials can be made to the West Walnut Street Church of Christ Memorial Fund.

Online condolences at www.bairdfreeman.com