ELIZABETH TWP. — Betty Gundolf Mott, age 92, of Elizabeth Township, Troy, Ohio passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at Randall Residence Assisted Living in Tipp City, Ohio. Betty was born on Christmas Eve, December 1923, to the late Ralph and Jenny Marie (Saylor) Gundolf. On October 18, 1946, she married Lowell Watkins "Lefty" Mott at McKendree United Methodist Church. Lowell preceded her in death at age 91, in July of 2014. They enjoyed 67 years of marriage.

Betty is survived by four children and their spouses: Linda (Dr. Mark) Bentley of Piqua, Brenda (Larry) Zimmerman of Marysville, Michael Lowell (Carolyn) Mott of New Albany and Stacy (Mike) Karadak of Troy and her 8 grandchildren; Megan Bentley, Jarrod (Amanda) Zimmerman, Evan and Chase Zimmerman, Adam Mott, Alyson (Michael) Kaufman, and Kyle and Kley Karadak. Betty was also preceded in death by one brother; Richard Gundolf.

Betty was a graduate of Elizabeth School in Elizabeth Township in 1941. After graduation Betty worked at Dolly Toy Company and Kilgore Company in Tipp City. There she made toys, but helped make flares when the companies switched to support the World War II war effort. When she was not working or needed on her parent's farm, she and her friends would spend days at Russell's Point/Indian Lake and Silver Lake Beach Club near New Carlisle. Betty and her friends also loved shopping trips where they would dress in their Sunday best clothing and short white gloves just to go shopping in Dayton.

After marriage Betty retired to work as a homemaker and a mother. She helped Lowell build their first house on Route 201. In 1960 they moved to their current farm where together they spent many years farming and restoring their farmhouse and barns to their original beauty. Their farm was their pride. They enjoyed antiquing and auctions and as a team they would repair and restore old furniture. Betty also caned chairs for many of her Elizabeth Township neighbors.

Betty was also an expert seamstress, an avid reader and loved to stay aware and discuss current events. She and Lowell greatly enjoyed their grandchildren and attended many events to support their activities. She truly loved family gatherings and having everyone together. Betty was a past member of the Farm Bureau Council and Cove Springs Grange, Cove Springs United Church of Christ and was a huge Cincinnati Reds and Ohio State fan.

Friends may call 3:00-7:00 PM on Sunday, November 27, 2016, and funeral services will be at 10:30 AM on Monday, November 28, 2016, at Baird Funeral Home in Troy with the Rev. Greg Morrow and the Rev. Ed Beeson co-officiating. Burial will follow in Casstown Cemetery in Casstown, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made to Elizabeth Township Community Center, 5760 E. Walnut Grove Road, Troy, Ohio 45373.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome.com