Betty Lou Bozarth, of Galatia

Betty Lou Bozarth, age 83, of Galatia, passed away at 6:10 a.m., Friday, March 30, 2018 at Shawnee Rose Care Center in Harrisburg.

Betty was born on April 4, 1934 in Galatia to the late Loran Kent and Hattie (Van Trease) Tate. On May 30, 1950, she married James Louis Bozarth and he preceded her in death on Dec. 24, 2007.

Betty loved going to rummage sales and collecting antiques and costume jewelry. She was a loving housewife and mother.

Betty is survived by a son, James David Bozarth, and his partner John Morris of Galatia and Chicago, and a brother, Kenneth Tate of Reseda, Calif.

In addition to her husband and parents, Betty was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Tate, and a sister, Wilma Thompson.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, April 2, 2018 at Reed Funeral Chapel in Harrisburg, with the Rev. Mike Weaver officiating. Burial will follow in Tate's Chapel Cemetery at Galatia.

Visitation will be held 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, April 2, 2018 at Reed Funeral Chapel in Harrisburg.

Memorial contributions in Betty's honor may be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be sent to the family through the obituary page at www.reedfuneralchapel.com.