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Betty (Mary W.) Luce

DUBLIN, Ohio– Betty (Mary W.) Luce, 92, died Friday, Jan. 29, 2021. She was a longtime resident of Salem, then Hanoverton, Ohio. The last four years she resided at the Sanctuary at Tuttle Crossing in Dublin, Ohio. Her beloved husband of 49 years, Wally (Wallace S.) Luce, preceded her in death. She was born Aug. 2, 1928.

Betty lived a full and rich life. She was a strong, determined, independent and loving woman. She and Wally enjoyed camping and traveling the country with family and friends and spending time as winter Texans. They were initial members of the Salem Scampers camping club. Betty was also a 50-year member of the Salem Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi International. Betty was an accomplished cook and baker, sewer, knitter and quilter. Her recipes and handmade gifts are treasured by many. She celebrated her 80th birthday with a family cruise to Alaska. We know that the sadness we now feel due to her passing will eventually be lessened by the many wonderful memories we have of our lives with her.

She is survived by her daughter, Evey (Evelyn) Luce Muniz and husband Rick of Houston, Texas; son, Whit (William Luce) and wife Nancy of Dublin, Ohio; sister, Eleanor Harmon of Willoughby, Ohio; grandsons, Kevin Luce and wife Jennifer of Louisville, Ky., and Brian Luce of Berea, Ky.; great-grandsons, Charlie and Bennett of Louisville, Ky.; and additional nieces, nephews and “bonus” family.

Besides her husband, her mother, Flora Belle Harmon; and her sister, Judy Minner, also preceded her in death.

A brief visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021 at the First Christian Church, 1151 E. Sixth St., Salem, OH 44460. Funeral services will immediately follow at noon at the church. The family requests that everyone prioritize health and safety first, adhere to social distancing, do not linger, and bring your own mask. Burial will be at Hope Cemetery.

A recording of the funeral service will be available under Betty’s obituary following the service at www.starkmemorial.com.

A celebration of Betty’s life will be held at a future date when larger gatherings are safe and advisable.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church, 1151 E. Sixth St., Salem, OH 44460.

If unable to attend, you may show your support by joining our complimentary “Hugs from Home” program where your message will be attached to a balloon in the chapel to remind the family of your love and support at www.starkmemorial.com/hugs-from-home.

Share your respects and memories with the family with a recorded video message at http://www.starkmemorial.com/virtualhugs. Arrangements are being handled by Stark Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Salem.

To view Betty’s obituary, send condolences or send flowers, visit www.starkmemorial.com.

2/3/21