Betty J. Bowman Massey, 78, of Delphi, died Sunday-August 22, 2021 at 1:43pm at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, after a battle with cancer. She was born September 14, 1942 in Waynesboro, VA, to the late David & Vivian Kerby Bowman. Her marriage was to Larry W. Massey Sr, in Front Royal, VA on September 28, 1962, and he preceded her in death on October 1, 1999. She graduated from John Mosby Academy in Front Royal, VA, in 1961. She was a homemaker, and attended the Lower Deer Creek Church of the Brethren near Camden. She was a former member of the Delphi Jaycees, and a member of the Lafayette VFW Auxiliary #1154. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, knitting, and loved to cook big family style meals for her family. She love antiques, especially glassware, and loved her pet cat's. She liked to travel and go on cruises, and was good at sketching and drawing, when she had a quiet moment to herself. Her greatest joy was her family. She dearly loved them all, and enjoyed family gathering's at her home. Surviving: daughters-Lisa K. Brenneman of Battle Ground, Dawn M. Roth of Lafayette; son-Larry W. "Bo" Massey Jr of Delphi; brothers-Donald & Jackie Bowman, and William & Kathy Bowman both of Front Royal, VA, and James & Cindy Bowman of Winchester, VA. 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren survive. Preceded in death by a sister Henrietta; a nephew; and 2 infant grandchildren. Services: A private family graveside service will be Friday at 11am at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens, West Lafayette. Memorial contributions may be made to the Carroll County Senior Center. To view this obit or send an online condolence to the family, visit: http://www.abbottfuneralhome.com