Betty Lee Cushing

Betty Lee Cushing, 90, passed away Friday, June 26, 2015 with her loving family by her side. She is preceded in death by her parents, Phillip and Edna Sengel; sisters, Jane and Ruth Sengel; and brother, Phillip Sengel. She was born and raised in Germantown and worked with her father, whom she adored, at the old Pilcher Pipe Organ Works. During World War II she made artillery shells and airplane parts, and later worked as a seamstress. She volunteered at the old Baptist Hospital and later at Baptist East for many years and thousands of hours, retiring in 2013. She had many special friends that the family would like to thank, especially Melinda. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Cornelius Cushing; son, Michael Cushing(Robin); grandchildren, Katie Durbin(Curtis), Paul Sengel, and Beth Sengel; great grandchildren, Izzy, Bailey, and Emme; and sister, Dorothy Wahl. Funeral service will be 10am Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at Evergreen Funeral Home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-8pm Monday. Memorial contributions can be made to the Salvation Army. The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at Providence Richwood in LaGrange for their loving care given to Betty and her family. She is a beloved wife, mother, MaMa, GiGi, and friend that will always be lovingly remembered.