Elizabeth Ferguson

Elizabeth “Betsy” Marie (Loder) Ferguson passed away June 7, 2021 at New Albany Garden & Care Center. She was born on August 27, 1940 in Charleston WVa and then moved to Wheeling WVa where she attended Wheeling College.  Betsy was a flight attendant then became a wonderful mother and homemaker to her 3 children.  Longtime member and volunteer of Holy Spirit Catholic Church.  Elizabeth was an amazing woman, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was known for her sense of humor, quick wit, her wonderful spirit & character who always brought out the best in everyone around her. She was full of strength, integrity, honesty, humility, unselfishness and sweet loving spirit. She was very courageous, determined, persistent, stubborn and German to the core! She was a woman of strength who fought like a soldier “One day at a time” till the very end!  She is preceded in death by parents, Hugh & Marie Loder; brother, Hugh J. Loder; sister, Susan Mansuetto and brother in law Francis Mansuetto. Survived by children, Ann E. Ferguson of Columbus, OH, Ellen M. (John) Able of Minneapolis, MN and Christopher J. (Lori) Ferguson of Cincinnati, OH;  grandchildren, Heath (Caitie) Killilea, Evan (Kelsey) Killilea, Cassady Killilea, Kaitlyn Killilea, Brock Ferguson, Danielle Able, Jacob Able, and Amanda Able; great-grandchildren, Kyler Killilea and Brooks Killilea; brother and sisters, William (Diane) Loder, Mary (Randall) Bassett, Patricia (James) Chuckery;  various nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and close special friends.  Friends may call Friday, June 11 from 10-11am at Holy Spirit Catholic Church 4383 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43213 where a Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00am.  Burial to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of Flowers, donations can be made to the National MS Society or your local MS Society in Betsy’s name. https://www.nationalmssociety.org/.  

A video of the Funeral Mass held 6/11/2021 can be viewed by clicking  HERE

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