Betty Jean Popplewell Ashbrook

Whiteland

Betty Jean Popplewell Ashbrook, 91 of Whiteland, IN passed away Monday, November 28, 2022, at Christina House in Whiteland, IN.

She was born May 28, 1931, in Russell Springs, Kentucky, where she grew up. She married Elmer Ashbrook on November 23, 1950, in Russell Springs, KY. He preceded her in death on July 3, 2012. She and Elmer later moved to Whiteland, Indiana where they raised their family.

She was an avid quilter, loved to play bingo and visit the casino. She loved to cook for her family. She was a member of Salem Missionary Baptist Church in Bargersville, IN. She was a dedicated employee at Chevrolet Truck and Bus Group in Indianapolis, IN where she was a seamstress and retired after more than 25 years of employment.

Survivors include two children, Jerry Ashbrook of Bargersville, IN and Richard (Crystal) Ashbrook of Whiteland, IN, a sister Barbara Herron of Whiteland, IN, a brother Danny Popplewell of Whiteland, IN, grandchildren Brian (Stacy) Ashbrook of Whiteland, IN, Erin (Marcus) Davis of Franklin, IN, and Adam Ashbrook of Whiteland, IN, and seven great-grandchildren, Matt, Mitchell, Myha, Mason, Raynah, Wren, and Roxie.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Maxine “Snip” Bolin, Loretta Hare, and Judy Rayburn: and three brothers, Billy, Jimmy and Joe Popplewell.

The family would like to thank everyone at Elara Caring for their hospice care, especially Denise and Chaplain Wayne.

Visitation and a time of gathering and sharing will take place on Sunday December 4, 2022, from 3PM until 5PM at Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center 300 South U.S. 31 (Morton Street) in Franklin, IN.

A private family graveside will be conducted at Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin, IN.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Love More, via jccf.org/give. Please note the Love More fund.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.swartzmortuary.com. Information 317-738-0202.