Lillian Joyce Batey
June 14, 1916 - October 19, 2017
Lillian Joyce Batey, age 101, of Valparaiso, IN passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017. She was born June 14, 1916 in Danville, IL to Albert and Clara (Hymer) Ralls. Lillian married the love of her life, Oswall M. Batey in October 1934 in Illinois. He preceded her in death on November 5, 1978. She was a homemaker and raised their five children. Lillian is survived by her children: Carol (Arnold) Stout of Roselawn, IN; Georgianna Batey of Valparaiso, IN; Steven (Linda) Batey of Hammond, IN; Randy (Betty) Batey of Cedar Lake, IN; sister Hazel Clouser; 14 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Lillian was preceded in death by her husband, Oswall, sons, Dwight Batey and Douglas Batey, siblings, Margaret Bragg, Louella Flahive, Delbert Ralls, and Idelle Paris. Friends may call at the Jackson Funeral Service of DeMotte on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 from 2:00 to 6:00 PM. A Funeral Service will be held at Jackson Funeral Service of DeMotte on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 11:00 AM. Interment will be at Lowell Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made towards funeral expenses. To share a memory with the Batey family, please visit www.jacksonfuneral.com
Lillian Joyce Batey, age 101, of Valparaiso, IN passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017. She was born June 14, 1916 in Danville, IL to Albert and Clara (Hymer) Ralls. Lillian married the love of her life, Oswall M. Batey in October 1934 in... View Obituary & Service Information