Elizabeth Marie "Betty" Heald, 89

EAST LIVERPOOL – Elizabeth Marie "Betty" Heald, a lifelong resident of East Liverpool, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 20, 2024, at the East Liverpool City Hospital. She was 89 years old.

Born on May 23, 1934, in East Liverpool, Betty was the beloved daughter of the late Everett A. and Mary Crews Keaton. A proud graduate of East Liverpool High School Class of 1952, Betty worked for a time at Adams Janitorial before dedicating her life to being a devoted homemaker, wife, mother, and grandmother.

Betty was a cherished member of the Oakland Free Methodist Church, where she poured her heart into teaching Sunday school and volunteering for numerous activities. Her commitment to her faith and community extended to the East Liverpool Christian School, where she served diligently on the Board of Education.

Betty was preceded in death by her loving husband, John H. "Jack" Heald, who passed away in 1984. The couple married on July 6, 1952. She was also preceded in death by her grandson, David M. Bahen, IV.

Betty is survived by her four children: Jill Bahen and her husband, Mike; John Heald and his wife, Freda; Joy McGarry; and Hope Merritt and her husband, Bob. She was the proud grandmother of seven grandchildren: Jennifer, Stacey, Johnny, Amy, Megan, Elizabeth, and Jack; nine great-grandchildren: Dalton, Cameron, Logan, Hayden, Aubrey, Johnny, Nevaeh, Alise, and Austin; and four great-great-grandchildren: Milo, Scarlett, Jace, and Eleanor. Additionally, she leaves behind four step-grandchildren: Ryan, Melissa, Michael, and Reed; and three step-great-grandchildren: William, Penny, and Callahan.

Betty will also be dearly missed by her sister, Dorothy "Dot" Tompkins, and her brother, Elmer Keaton, and his wife, Bev.

Betty's legacy of love, faith, and service will continue to inspire all who knew her.

Family and friends may visit Friday afternoon and evening at the Dawson Funeral Home where the family will be present from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Pastor Steve Forsythe and Pastor Hal Haire will conduct a funeral service Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Columbiana County Memorial Park.

Following the service, family and friends will gather at the Dawson Family Center for fellowship.