Betty Jane Howell, 86, of Markle, IN, formerly of Bluffton, passed away at 5:49 PM on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne, IN.  She was born on Friday, April 15, 1938, in Bluffton, IN. Betty was a 1956 graduate of Chester Twp. High School. She attended the Pennville Friends Church. Betty had worked as a dispatcher for a trucking co., worked at Caylor Nickel Clinic in Bluffton for many years, and worked in Home Care for the elderly and mentally challenged. Betty, also known as "Aunt Jane" enjoyed camping, cooking, and spending time with her family.

She will be sadly missed by her Daughter - Jacqueline "Jackie" K. (Ed) Mateyka, Coarsegold, CA, Sister - Patricia M. (Bob) Glessner, Huntington, IN, Aunts - Mary Love, Albany, IN, Naomi Betts, Portland, IN, Sister-in-law - Luanne Brown, Zanesville, IN, Grandchildren - Benjamin Mateyka, Coarsegold, CA, Melissa Mateyka, Coarsegold, CA, Angela Robles, Fort Wayne, IN, and Tonia, Austin, Dustin, Brandon, Conner, Charlie, Trey, Jamera, and Great Grandchildren - Jaylen Robles, Kylo Robles, and Rai'Lynn Robles.

She was preceded in death by her Father - Rev. Delbert S. Brown, Mother - Agnes A. (Sutton) Brown, Daughter - Rochelle A. Robles, Sons- Robert Todd Howell, Timothy Edward Howell, Brothers - Harry E. "Bud" Brown, and David D. Brown.

Family and friends may gather to share and remember at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home located at 109 W Windsor St Montpelier on Sunday, May 19, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

A service to celebrate Betty's life will follow at 3:00 PM on Sunday, May 19, 2024 with Mike Sutton officiating.

Memorial donations can be made to Stillwater Hospice 5910 Homestead Rd. Fort Wayne, IN 46814

Arrangements are being handled by Walker & Glancy Funeral Home in Montpelier.

Online condolences may be made at www.glancyfuneralhomes.com