Today marks 1 month since you left us. You are truly missed. You keep appearing in our dreams. Today, I dreamed I hugged you.

Dear Betty,

I have struggled so hard with how to say goodbye to you until we meet again on the other side. 

As cousins basically the same age, you and I spent many days and nights together as little girls.  We shared special times and secrets that no one else could ever understand. We were so young that many of those memories were even before we were of school age.  I remember learning to ride your bicycle with you on the back of it.  Also, us going to the Lackawanna Pool and even though we could not swim, you just had to jump off the diving board into the deep end.  Most people would not even remember the song sang by Patti Page “How Much is That Doggie in the Window”, but we acted it out with you being the little barking dog in the window.  However, the biggest secret of our little lives had to be the time that we decided to skip Sunday school while Grandma was preparing Sunday dinner and spend that time at the local drug store drinking cherry cokes.  Thank heavens that Grandma never found out.  I know that God forgave us since we went to church about 3 other times that day.  However, had Grandma discovered our secret, we may have been visiting God – not in church, but on the other side that very day!  

When I was told that you had left this world, I was so overwhelmed and sad.  Then when I attended the viewing the night before your services, I looked around the room and I saw you everywhere.  There was your smile, your eyes, your nose.  I could feel your presence right there with me with all of your children and grandchildren bearing your resemblance so much.  You definitely left your mark on this world.  I knew you were still with us.

We loved each other as little girls and even though our paths went in different directions, we always had a special bond.  I always loved you and I always will.

Love always,

Your Cousin, Pat

Mom,
We know you are in a better place. But I beg to differ I know you are truly missing your beloved stan and children! We miss you, Love Ken,Terry,Sparky and Cody...

Betty, you are greatly missed but I know you are in a better place with the man you truly love. Love always.



Betty, I know life is better for you where you are. Where you can run and be youthful and look down at your family. Where you can be happy and joyful with your husband.  I know how much JR meant to you. Best wishes to your grieving family. I hope you are all well and living with her memory. She lives on thru you.

Baby, It took me a long time but I am still in shock. Its been 9 days since you was alive and now you have gone to a better place. I still love you and miss you. I have loved you for 60 years and I will always love you. Love,  your Husband, STANLEY AUSTIN SR.

Mom, we need you so much... what are we gonna do without you. we know you are taking care of us from heaven!! I Love You!!!
Cathy,Jim,Sara, and Daniel.

mom i love you soooooo soooooo much i miss you moma come home

Stanley, You and my nieces and nephews are in my prayers. May God bless all of you, especially now in your time of sorrow. We love you. Your sister and brother in law. Hazel and Bob

Stanley Sr, It's been 16 years since we worked together.  Remember this, God will never hand you more than you can deal with. Be strong in his ways.

OBITUARY

Betty Austin

3 October, 1945 – 7 April, 2010

Hardage-Giddens Riverside Funeral Home & Riverside Memorial Park

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