Betty G. (Clarke) McConaughy

Betty Gayle McConaughy

May 15, 1924 - November 29, 2020

Betty Gayle McConaughy, 96, Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 at 1:02 am in Symphony of Chesterton, Chesterton, Indiana.

There will be no visitation or service. Private burial will be held in Swan Lake Memorial Gardens at a later date, Michigan City, Indiana. The Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan City, Indiana is handling arrangements.

She was born May 15, 1924 in Englewood, NJ to the late Harry and Texas Gayle (Comstock) Clarke. On May 28, 1949 in Western Springs, Illinois she married William C. McConaughy who preceded March 8, 2002.

Surviving are two sons, Bill (Linda) McConaughy of Downers Grove, IL, Jim (Hilda) McConaughy of Minooka, IL; six grandchildren, Michael, Maria, Meghan, Jessie, Carli, Mia; two great-grandchildren, Cora, Leanne. She was preceded in death by sister, Barbara Metzger; brother, Dick Clarke.

Betty retired from Sears after working more than 20 years and moved to Michigan City in 1985 with her husband. She loved her retired life going to the beach and going for walks. She also enjoyed reading, playing bridge, and enjoyed the company of all her friends and family and their dogs.

Contributions may be made to Michiana Humane Society, 722 Indiana Highway 212, Michigan City, IN 46360.

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