Betty Jean Bland Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Betty Jean Bland of New Athens, Ohio, who passed away on December 14, 2024, at the age of 76, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her father Lester M. Arnold; her husband Kenneth H. Bland; and her siblings, Marie Strange, Lawrence Arnold, Leonard Arnold, Evelyn Taylor, Donald Arnold and Doris Lynn.
She is survived by: her mother Elsie Carrothers Arnold; her children, Lesley Applegarth (Philip) of Hopedale and Robert P.; her grandchildren, Kurt Applegarth (Mandy) of Cadiz, R. J. Applegarth (Samantha) of Morgantown, Regan, Rori, Raven, Hannah and Logan; her brother Fred Love (Mary Jane) of Nashport, Ohio; and her friend Cheri Huffman. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friend; her cat.
Memorial contributions can be made to the New Athens Methodist Church c/o Mary Lou Hartley 74245 Fairpoint-New Athens Road, St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950 and Franklin Museum c/o Pat Saffell P.O. Box 28, New Athens, Ohio 43981.
