Frances “Betty” Blain, 93, formerly of rural Columbia City, died at 1:45 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, at Albany Health and Rehabilitation Center, Albany.

She was born Jan. 28, 1929.

On Oct. 11, 1947, she married John W. Blain; he preceded her in death.

Surviving are her children, Jacqueline A. (Michael) Irwin, Gaston, Teresa Blain-Keller, Muncie, Patricia (David Young) Ervin, Fort Wayne and Jeanne Berengaria Blain, Columbia City; and six grandchildren.

Smith and Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City, is in charge of arrangements.