LEWISVILLE- Betty Lou Allhands, 84, passed away on Thursday December 12, 2013 at her home in Lewisville while surrounded by her family. A daughter of the late John Marcus and Luella (Werling) Alexander, Betty was born in New Castle, Indiana on May 9, 1929. A life long resident of Henry County, Betty has lived most of her life in the Lewisville community and was a 1947 graduate of Lewisville High School. A homemaker, Betty took pride in helping her husband Keith on their farm and raising their 3 children. She had worked at the New Hope Nursing Home in Lewisville for 19 years and was a very active member of the Lewisville Presbyterian Church, the Presbyterian Women's Association and the 2 o'clock Club. She loved to spend time with her family and enjoyed her grandkids and great grandkids very much. Survivors include her husband, Keith Nugen Allhands. They were married in Indianapolis, Indiana and just celebrated 65 years of marriage on September 11th . 3 children, Marcus (Pamela) Allhands of Lewisville, Keith W. (Linda) Allhands of Bennington and Katherine Searcy of Lewisville; 9 grandchildren, Amy Richmond, Tamara Porter, Abby Means, Hannah Burke, Mary Smith, Ruth Allhands, Erik, Kurtis and Nathaniel Searcy; 19 great grandchildren. Betty was preceded in death by her sister, Patricia Beam. Funeral serices will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday December 17, 2013 at the Marshall & Erlewein Funeral Home, Lewisville Chapel. Rev. Peter Zinn will officiate. Burial will follow at the Lewisville Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 4-8 p.m. on Monday December 16. Memorial Contributions can be made to the Lewisville Presbyterian Church- P.O. Box 305 or the Lewisville Cemetery- P.O. Box 218/ Lewisville, IN 47352.