May 9, 1942 – May 10, 2025
Elizabeth A. Putney – best known to all as “Betty” – went to be with her Savior in the early morning hours of May 10, 2025, one day after her 83rd birthday. Betty loved the Lord, and she loved her family. She was predeceased by her parents (Jacob and Ruth Vanderstow), as well as her two sisters, Joanne Clark and Peggy Overholt. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Lee Putney, her five children: Jeff (Debbie) Putney, Joe (Heidi) Putney, Robin (Scott) Wilson, Dan (Kelli) Putney, and Aaron (Becky K.) Putney, 14 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her two brothers, George (Alice) Vanderstow and Billy Vanderstow.
Betty was an active member of First Bible Baptist Church for 58 years, where she taught 4-year-olds Sunday School with Lee for more than 20 years, worked together with him in the Café, and touched the lives of hundreds of new moms with the beautiful baby blankets she lovingly crocheted. In addition to being a full-time homemaker, Betty also worked at the YMCA, Northstar Christian Academy, and as a long-time babysitter for several families.
Calling hours were held Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the Fowler Funeral Home, 340 West Avenue in Brockport, New York 14420. A celebration of Betty’s life was also held for all who wanted to remember her on Friday, May 16, at 6 p.m. at First Bible Baptist Church, 990 Manitou Road, Hilton, New York 14468. Flowers are appreciated, but friends and family may also make a donation in Betty’s memory for the children’s ministries at First Bible Baptist Church.
