Betty L. Witman

Betty L. Jackson Witman, 96, formerly of Milford, passed away on Monday August 17, 2026, at The Waters of Wakarusa.

Betty was born on September 30, 1929 in Pierceton, Indiana to P.D. and Carrie (Schaaf) McFarren.

Her family moved to Milford in 1938. She was a 1947 graduate of Milford High School. On May 9, 1948, she married Worth Jackson. He passed away on April 25, 1973. Betty later married James Witman, who passed away in 1987.

Betty loved her family and loved to travel, go camping, and play Euchre. She was known to be an excellent cook. She wintered in Bonita Springs, Florida for 48 years. Betty was an ideal farm wife as she raised a big garden, helped bale hay, drive a tractor or do whatever needed.

She was a member of Bethany Community Church in New Paris, 76-year member of Turkey Creek Home Builder’s Club, and former member of the Milford American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.

Betty is survived by her children: Sherrie (Steve) Plummer of Mentone, Stuart (Donna) Jackson, Maureen Kuhns, daughter-in-law Nell Jackson all of Milford, seven grandchildren; Brandon Reed, Roger Reed, Eric Jackson, Rachel Welte, Mark Jackson, Diane Flora, and Kyle Jackson along with eleven great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, son Gregory Worth Jackson on April 10, 2018, and brothers, Seth, Paul, and Doral McFarren.

A visitation in Betty’s honor will be held on, Tuesday August 25, 2026, from 10:00 am – 12:00pm at Mishler Funeral Home, 461 W 900 N, Milford, Indiana 46542. Services will begin in the chapel at 12:00 with Pastor Jonathan Sommers officiating. Burial will take place at Milford Cemetery, 13029 N 60 W, Milford, IN 46542.

Memorial donations may be made to Bethany Community Church- 19003 US Highway 6, New Paris IN 46553