Elizabeth L. "Bette" Wheatley's obituary , Passed away on May 18, 2026 in New Albany, Indiana

Elizabeth L. "Bette" Wheatley

July 8, 1941 - May 18, 2026 (84 years old)

New Albany, Indiana

Elizabeth L. "Bette" Wheatley's obituary , Passed away on May 18, 2026 in New Albany, Indiana

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Newcomer Funeral Home, Southwest Louisville Chapel

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Elizabeth L. "Bette" Wheatley

July 8, 1941 - May 18, 2026 (84 years old)

New Albany, Indiana

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Elizabeth L. Wheatley Obituary

The world bids farewell to Elizabeth L. Wheatley of New Albany, Indiana, departing on May 18, 2026 at the age of 84. Elizabeth leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Elizabeth L. Wheatley to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James "Bud" Lowry and Bertha "Chris" Lowry (Christian); her sister Susan Kay Hofelich; her husband Donald L. Wheatley; and her great grandchild Norah Grace.

She is survived by: her children, Mary Roberds (Steven) of Silver Spring, Maryland, Deborah Miles (Kevin) of Louisville, Kentucky, Donald Wheatley, Jr. (Sue) of Salem, Indiana and Daniel Wheatley (Melissa) of Palmyra, Indiana.; her grandchildren, Tony, Chris, Nikki, Megan, Meredith, Ben, Shelby, Lizzie, Austin, Alex, Justin, Kaylee and Tucker; and her siblings-in-law, Tom Hofelich of Milltown, Indiana and Rose Marie Wilbert of New Albany. She is also survived by great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Newcomer Funeral Home, Southwest Louisville Chapel



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May 26

Memorial gathering

Southern Indiana Chapel
3309 Ballard Ln, New Albany, IN 47150

Tue

May 26

Celebration of life

Southern Indiana Chapel
3309 Ballard Ln, New Albany, IN 47150

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