Elizabeth V. Hillegass passed away peacefully at the age of 97 on Monday, January 20, 2020 with family members by her side. Her enduring, loving presence will be deeply missed.
She was born in Spring Mount, PA on June 10, 1922 to Earl and Bessie (Clemmer) Kratz. She married the late Linford Hillegass and had one daughter, Linda Hillegass (Kayser) who pre-deceased her in 1973.
During life’s journey she enjoyed opportunities to reside in different states including Ohio and California but ultimately returned to Spring Mount where she had deep family ties. She lived an active and healthy life filled with good humor, hard work and good old fashioned common sense. She was a member of the Christ Evangelical Church in Schwenksville.
Surviving Betty are her granddaughter, Denise Kayser (Bruce Frieseke) and great-grandson Elliott Frieseke all of Kenwood, CA; sister, Lillian Alderfer, of Schwenksville; nieces, Faith Kratz, of Gilbertsville and Carol Kratz, of Fleetwood; son-in-law, Ed Kayser (Barbara), of Middleton, ID as well as many other nieces, nephews and dear friends she met along her path.
A strong and independent woman, Elizabeth lived on her own in her home until her passing. Her family would like to offer a very heartfelt thanks to the special friends she made at Grane Hospice and Chestnut Knoll that brought her such joy and laughter in her final days.
In lieu of flowers, the family gratefully requests that donations be made in Betty’s honor and memory to Harleysville Area EMS.
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