Betty Jean Forthum Obituary

We bid farewell to Betty Jean Forthum in Zionsville, Indiana, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 24, 2025 at the age of 82. Betty Jean touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Betty Jean Forthum to pay them a last tribute.

She is survived by: her husband Eldon Forthum; her daughters, Alesa Riley and Laurie Burris; her sons-in-law, Shawn Riley and Wes Burris; her grandchildren, Tiffany, Megan, Abbigail, Brooke, Beck, Jett and Maisie; and her brothers, Murt and Fred Hough.

Visitation was held on Friday, March 28th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Simplicity Funeral and Cremation Care (125 W Sycamore St, Zionsville, IN 46077). A funeral service was held on Friday, March 28th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, March 28th 2025 from 2:15 PM to 2:30 PM at the Salem Cemetery (6701 S CR 800 E. Zionsville, IN 46077).