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Betty Jean (Skuse) Penfold, age 82 of Onaway, died July 11, 2007 at her home. Betty Jean was born in Onaway on February 6, 1925 to William and Leila (Dunn) Skuse. On April 27, 1946 she was married to Emerson T. Penfold Sr. at the home of Elder Burt in Onaway. Betty Jean was a lifelong resident of the Onaway area. She was a homemaker most of her life, but she did work for a few years at Circuit Control of Harbor Springs and also for the wire factory in Atlanta. Betty Jean was a member of the Community of Christ Church, Women's Group and Choir, and the Waverly Friendship Club. She enjoyed singing, music and playing the guitar. She was a skilled seamstress, quilter, and was known for her "rag rugs" which she sold at area craft shows. Betty Jean also liked going to garage sales, gardening and cooking. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband of 61 years, Emerson Sr. of Onaway; daughters, Peggy Penfold of Onaway and Jean (Denny) Morris of Copemish; sons, Emerson Jr. (Barbara) Penfold of Onaway, Wayne (Nancy) Penfold of Cheboygan, Steven (Julie) Penfold of Perry and David Penfold of Onaway; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren. Betty Jean will also be missed by her sister, Willette (Lealand) Sagle of Manitoulin Island, Canada; brothers, George and Tom (Peggy) Skuse both of Onaway and Sidney (Betty) Skuse of East Jordan; aunt, Nora Skuse of Onaway; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Jacob Penfold; great grandson, Hunter Morris; great granddaughter, Hunter Chapp; sisters, Lovina and Darine; and brother, William. |
