Betty Dell Benassi Updike Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Betty Dell Benassi Updike (Frankfort, Kentucky), who passed away on December 30, 2022 at the age of 87. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Constantine Benassi and Cleofe Benassi; her husband John; her grandson Linden Rogers; and her brothers, Geno and Carmello Benassi.
She is survived by: her daughter-in-law Marta; her close friends, Ann, Pat and Brenda; her children, Dianna Rogers, Donna Kikel (Jeff), David Updike (Marta) and Dawson E. Updike (Vicki); her grandchildren, Jennifer Rogers (Russell), Jeffrey Kikel (Jane), Lizzi Kikel, Dawson C. Updike and Cooper Matheson; her sister Connie Largen (Harry); her sister-in-law Mary Gaines; and her caregivers, Aundrea Owens, Debbi Pike and Lois Larson. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Betty's memory to Capital City Activity Center, 202 Medical Heights Drive, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, or Bluegrass Care Navigators, 643 Teton Trail, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, or to any charity of your choice.
