Betty M. Thetga Parks

Betty M. Thetga Parks, 87, of Windham Twp, (RR2, Rome, PA) passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 1, 2007 with her family at her side. Betty was born on January 18, 1920 in Windham, Pa a daughter of Edward and Fannie Waterman. For many years Betty assisted her husband Glenn in the operation of the family dairy farm until his passing in 1985. Betty was a member of the Nichols Presbyterian Church, a 65 year plus member of the Rebekah's where she served as Past Noble Grand. In addition she was a member of the Windham Ladies Aid, Ladies Auxiliary and Nichols Senior Citizens. Betty enjoyed crafts, visiting with friends, was a talented cook and collecting cardinals. On June 3, 1989 she married Daryl Parks of Athens. Together they spent many happy years in their 5th wheel camper traveling throughout New York and Pennsylvania~especially with the Tom Jack Indians Camping Club. They also enjoyed wintering at campgrounds in Florida where they made many friends from all over the country. Betty is survived by her husband Daryl of 18 years; sons and daughters-in-law Ray and Joanne Thetga of Nichols; Glen William and Trisha Thetga of Windham; step children Carolyn and Dewey Russell of Rome; Judy and Dick Tobbe of Athens; James and Debbie Parks of Gillett; Donald and the late E. Rae Parks of Athens, Pa; Sandy and Walt Robinson of Wyalusing, Pa; Penny and Roy Peterman of Muncy Valley, sisters-in-law: Arlene Mills of Nichols; and Ethel Waterman of ; Her life long friends Betty Brown and Mabel Williams; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews among them Norm and Joyce Hoffman; and her dog Daisy. Betty was predeceased by her first husband Glenn Thetga on November 5, 1985 and a daughter-in-law Rae Parks on November 30, 2007. Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of Betty's life on Thursday, December 6, 2007 at 11 am at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 South Main St., Nichols with her pastor Rev. Linda Breffle, of the Nichols Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will follow in the Nichols Cemetery. A period of visitation and sharing memories will be held on Wednesday evening, December 5th from 6 to 9 pm at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel. Memories and condolences for the family may also be shared by visiting our website www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com Those who wish may consider a memorial contribution to the Nichols Presbyterian Church, PO Box 146, Nichols, NY 13812 in loving memory of Betty Thetga Parks.