Betty Jane Haviland, 101 years of age, a resident of Geneva, IN, passed away at 8:10 PM on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at Persimmon Ridge in Portland, IN.  She was born on Sunday, January 11, 1925, in Mercer County, OH. to Charles A. and Nellie (McGough) Bransteter. She graduated from Jefferson High School in 1943. On August 17, 1946, she married Robert E. Parr who died in an automobile accident in 1957. On January 15, 1960, she married Donald C. Haviland who preceded her in death on December 9, 2004. During her lifetime, she worked at two grocery stores, an insurance office, and four factories, the latest being at CTS of Berne where she retired in 1991 after 12 years of service. Betty was a member of High Street United Methodist Church in Geneva, where she served as Financial Secretary for several years.

Betty is survived by her grandson, Cory (Marissa) Haviland, Montpelier, IN, and great grandsons, Liam and Owen Haviland, and several nieces & nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, her son Frederick Haviland, and several brothers and sisters.

Family and friends may gather to share and remember at Downing & Glancy Funeral Home located at 100 N. Washington St. Geneva on Friday, April 24, 2026  from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

A service to celebrate Betty's life will follow at 1:00 PM with Pastor Joe Lampton officiating.  Interment will follow in the West Lawn Cemetery in Geneva.

Preferred memorials:  High Street United Methodist Church - Geneva  435 High St.  Geneva    IN  46740

Arrangements are being handled by Downing & Glancy Funeral Home in Geneva.

Online condolences may be made at www.glancyfuneralhomes.com