Betty Rose (Gipson) Ayers

Betty Rose Ayers, of Export PA, was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and

friend to many. At age 90, she passed away peacefully; surrounded by her loving family on

Friday, June 28th, 2024.

She was born to the late William and Sarah Gipson on November 13th, 1933. After

graduating high school in 1951, she married the late Leonard George Ayers Jr. and together

they had seven children. Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by

her brother, William Grant Gipson Jr., her only son, Keith Eugene Ayers, and her grandson,

Nathan William Kleyn.

Betty was a devoted mother and is survived by her six daughters: Sandra [Harold]

Robbe, Vicky [Richard] Yeager, Barbara [Scott] Latherow, Luann [David] Morgan, Diann [Chris]

Morian, and Nikki [Gregory] Thatcher, as well as as her 19 grandchildren and 19 great

grandchildren.

Betty will be remembered adoringly by her family for her rich faith, her many talents, her

drive to help those in need, and her unceasing willingness to lend a listening ear to anyone that

might have needed it. Betty’s wishes were to have a private service with her immediate family;

they ask for your prayers. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Westmoreland Food

Bank or the American Heart Association. Respecting Betty’s request services and interment will be private. Wolfe-von Geis Funeral Home, Inc., Export is entrusted to funeral arrangements. To leave online condolences, please visit www.wolfe-vongeis.com

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