Elizabeth Marie "Betty" Townsend

Elizabeth Maria "Betty" (Morris) Townsend, 90, of Cochranville, passed away on Friday, December 2, surrounded by her family, under the care of Ware Presbyterian Home of Oxford.  She was the widow of the late Joseph Williams Townsend, who passed away in 1995 after they had shared 49 years of marriage.

Born in Radnor, she was the daughter of the late Edith May (Muench) and Daniel Harner Morris, Sr.  Elizabeth was a 1945 graduate of Tredyffrin Easttown High School.  She was a 58 year resident of Cochranville, where she belonged to Cochranville United Methodist Church, serving in various church organizations.  She volunteered in the Cochranville Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary, the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and belonged to the Golden Agers.

Elizabeth was a homemaker, worked the family farm, was a crossing guard and mini-bus driver.

She is survived by her children, Betty J. Sheller, wife of Raymond, of Gum Tree, Catherine L. Townsend of Cochranville, Jo-Ann E. McElhany, wife of Steven, of Cochranville; five grandchildren, Deron Franklin, Douglas Franklin, Monica Stoltzfus, Keith Stoltzfus and Crystal Martin; five stepgrandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and seven great, great grandchildren; one sister, Edith May (Morris) Thompson of Downingtown.  She was predeceased by siblings, Daniel H. Morris, Jr., Walter F. Morris, Sr. and Charles F. Morris.

The Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, December 7th, 2016 at 11 AM at Cochranville U.M. Church, 92 Church St, Cochranville, PA 19330, followed by interment at Upper Octorara Cemetery of Parkesburg.  The viewing will be held on both Tuesday evening from 6 until 8 PM at Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg and again on Wednesday morning at the Church from 10 until 11 AM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cochranville U.M. Church at the above address.

Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com