Betty Ann Shappell

December 22, 1925 - March 14, 2021

Betty Ann Shappell, 95, of Buckland, died 12:55 a.m., Sunday, March 14, 2021, at The Greens at Lima Convalescent Home. She was born December 22, 1925, in Wapakoneta, the daughter of Eldon & Marie (Saddler) Wellington, who preceded her in death. On November 1, 1952, she married Robert D. Shappell, and he died September 3, 2009. Survivors include, 2 sons, Michael & Kathy Shappell, Kalispell, Montana, Andrew Shappell, Lima, 8 grandchildren, A.J. (Jennifer) Shappell, Emily Luibrand, Adam (Erin) Shappell, Lindsay (John) Hill, Jared (Sandra) Shappell, Shawn Warwick, Amanda Warwick, Kris Warwick, 16 great grandchildren, sister-in-law, Brenda Wellington. She was preceded in death by her son, Daniel Shappell on November 26, 1983, and siblings, Milo Wellington, Dolores Bartenstein, William, Charles, Rollin, and Evelyn Wellington. Betty worked at the Buckland Telephone Company, as a switchboard operator. She later worked at Superior Metals, Wapakoneta. She was a 1943 graduate of Blume High School. Betty was a former Cub Scout Den Mother, and was a member of the Extension Club. She enjoyed gardening and sewing. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 18, 2021, at the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta, Pastor Doug Boquist officiating. Burial is to follow in the Buckland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed at www.eleyfuneralhomeandcrematory.com. In keeping with current health guidelines, masks and social distancing are required. The service will be live streamed on the funeral home’s Facebook page.